An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. Borealis book was founded in 1972 to encourage and publish new canadian writers who demonstrate talent and potential for signifi. Also publish teenage fiction, childrens books, history, folklore, biographies, research work, bilingual publications and translations. Ronan colgan is the publishing director of the history press ireland and president of publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association read more deadly fiction. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. Founded in 1944 mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house. Childrens books, scholarly and academic books, trade fiction, trade nonfiction, speculative fiction, poetry and editorial exce. As of 2018, a new rule has been added specifying that any novel written. Columba is the leading independent publisher of religious and theological books in ireland. Beaufort has published four new york times bestsellers since 2007. Accepting submissions in all genres austin macauley.
Mercier press also published the classic of irish literature titled the tailor and. In 1992 we surveyed the republic of irelands book publishers to establish the size and structure of the industry and to identify trends since the fishwick report of 1987. Poetry and song titles published with accompanying audio version. Jun 26, 2017 peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and nonfiction. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. Short stories, often seen as hard sells by bigger publishers, are its life blood. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a. As of 2018, a new rule has been added specifying that any novel written originally. For fiction authors, the literary journal scene in ireland is thriving, and these can be a. Inkwells aim is to bring your book a step closer to publication and they have many successes. Thirtyfive years ago, while teaching 19thcentury american literature at northwestern university, curt published a book of translated japanese poetry, which led to other, more salable titles, and finally to a. Selina guinness lectures in irish literature at dun laoghaire institute of art, design and technology. Stephen lotinga, ceo of the publishers association, said.
Normal people by sally rooney, brooklyn by colm toibin, dubliners by james joyce, the hearts invisible furies by john bo. Offering a full range of publishing consultancy services, from one to one mentoring and critiquing, to ghostwriting and cover design, inkwell are literary scouts who work with agents and publishers both in ireland and the uk. Founded in 1971, blackstaff press is deemed as one of the leading publishers. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink ireland. Jan 09, 2018 the widening of the man booker prize criteria to allow irish publishers to submit novels could lead to a boom in the publishing scene in ireland, trade figures have suggested. Educational books, online or in hard copy, have more than monetary value. Irish publishers eligible to submit novels for the man. The international publishers association ipa is an international industry federation representing all aspects of book and journal publishing. Networking and social events publishing ireland hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the annual.
Here is a list of the best, handpicked top irish book publishing companies. Fep and the international publishers association ipa. Welcome to the website of the iepa, the trade association for. The coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on the books industry booksellers, authors and freelancers have all seen their work significantly disrupted. It was founded in 1944 by captain sean and mary feehan. Please contact anna farmar before submitting manuscript. Networking and social events publishing ireland hosts a number of events throughout the year, including the annual trade day as part of the dublin book festival. A publisher of nonfiction books in ireland with over 125 titles in print.
The survey was conducted at the request of cle irish book publishers association. How to get published if youre not in the know the irish times. Man booker prize to accept books published in ireland for. The 1890s saw pioneering works of science fiction, detective fiction, and gothic horror all published, by some of the greatest english, scottish, and irish writers of the age.
For a details of authors whom inkwell have placed with agents, publishers or helped along the way, click here. Irish publishers and literary agents creative writing ink. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. Conducted annually, the independent publisher book awards honor the years best independently published titles from around the world. Welcome to the website of the iepa, the trade association for irish educational publishers. Beaufort books is an independent publisher based in new york city.
Publishing ireland foilsiu eireann is the irish book publishers association. Evaluations of cle irish book publishers association. Oct 17, 2015 dynamic, radical, often female irish fiction is flourishing. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped. Poetry book awards, writing contests and literary prizes.
In the united states, too, novelists addressed social issues, sometimes in comic ways, while social realism continued to. Jun 12, 2014 nonfiction including books on medical, social and business history. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. Mercier press is irelands oldest independent publishing house, based in cork. Publishing ireland was founded as cle irish book publishers association in 1970. Jan 08, 2018 it added that following consultation with publishing ireland and the irish association of book publishers, it was agreed that given the special relationship between the uk and irish publishing. Popular irish fiction books meet your next favorite book. Member of the cle, the irish publishers association, and irish imprint of the history press group. Gill is a publisher based in park west, dublin, ireland, and is a publisher of nonfiction and educational books in ireland. It added that following consultation with publishing ireland and the irish association of book publishers, it was agreed that given the special relationship between the uk and irish publishing. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a man who in his day, proved himself not only a man of thought, whose mind ranged over every subject of vital interest to humanity, but a man of action in the varying circumstances of a life. New man booker rules could lead to irish publishing boom.
Irish publisher of history, local history, and general non fiction. Irish fiction 2017 9 books meet your next favorite book. Book publishers of ireland list of book publishing. Get your book published irish history books mercier press. The man booker prize for fiction announces a change in its rules of entry as the 2018 submission forms are sent to publishers today. Please contact us if you have any questions about your work on. Ya book of the year at the irish book awards 2017 tangleweed and brine by deirdre sullivan winner ya book of the year at the literacy association of ireland awards 2017 a lonely note by kevin stevens winner fiction award at the childrens books ireland awards 2017 needlework by deirdre sullivan winner.
Irish publishers are now eligible to submit novels for the man booker prize for fiction from this year onwards. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publisher s association. Based in cork, mercier press is the oldest independent publishing company in. Should you wish for us to return your manuscript at a later date, please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or sufficient postage in uk stamps. General publishers of non fiction including biographyautobiography and current affairs particularly of.
Irish publisher of history, local history, and general nonfiction. The publishing house was named after cardinal mercier of belgium, a. Irish publishers eligible to submit novels for the man booker. Man booker prize to accept books published in ireland for the. The alberta book publishing awards are presented by the book publishers association of alberta. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Book publishers of ireland listing all 7 book publishers listed in the irish publishers directories. Publishing ireland represents ireland at the federation of european publishers fep and the international publishers association ipa. Church of ireland publishing is responsible to the general synod literature. It is a member of cle, the irish book publishers association. For a details of authors whom inkwell have placed with agents, publishers or helped along the way, click. Then as now, small and midsize publishers had great difficulties selling their books effectively because they could not attract the services of good sales reps and. Cle irish book publishers association not evaluated yet evaluate.
Jan 08, 2018 irish publishers are now eligible to submit novels for the man booker prize for fiction from this year onwards. Book publishers specializing in canadian literature, poetry, fiction, non fiction, native, aboriginal and critical texts. The publishers association shares its key asks for the government in light of the coronavirus pandemic. The widening of the man booker prize criteria to allow irish publishers to submit novels could lead to a boom in the publishing scene in ireland, trade figures have suggested. Reading educates, motivates and transforms not only the individual, but also wider society. Publishing ireland was founded as cle, or irish book publishers association, as a response to the need felt by irish publishers to share expertise and resources in order to benefit from opportunities and solve problems which were of common concern to all. In 1992 we surveyed the republic of irelands book publishers to establish the size and structure of the industry and to. The dublin institute for advanced studies is a statutory corporation. Their location is at the ucd humanities institute found on the ucd.
We take great pride in publishing works by irish authors and bringing them to a global audience. In 2015 she won the irish book award for popular fiction. Readers everywhere know that nothing soothes the spirit like sinking into a really good book. As of 2018, a new rule has been added specifying that any novel written originally in english and published in ireland by an imprint formally established in ireland is now eligible for the prize. Welcome to publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association. Man booker prize opened to irish publishers the bookseller. Childrens books, scholarly and academic books, trade fiction, trade non. Irish language publisher of childrens books, school textbooks, dictionaries, music and. An tsnathaid mhor publisher of quality irish language books for children with emphasis on illustrated books for.
Ronan colgan, publishing director of the history press ireland and president of publishing ireland, the irish book publishers association. Circle of friends by maeve binchy, in the woods by tana french, dubliners by james joyce, tara road by maeve binchy, trinit. Peachtree publishers peachtree publishers is an independently owned trade book publisher, specializing in quality childrens books, from picture books to young adult fiction and. If you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. Irish writers and actor on british book awards shortlist. It has 106 members, 93 of whom are professional bookpublishing companies. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. Ya book of the year at the irish book awards 2017 tangleweed and brine by deirdre sullivan winner ya book of the year at the literacy association of ireland awards 2017 a lonely note by kevin.
Independent publishing house irish book publishers mercier press. Independent publishers group was founded in 1971, the first organization specifically created for the purpose of representing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Fulllength mss home 10%, usa 15%,translation 20% fiction preferred thrillers, irish novels, literary fiction, womens and general commercial. Welcome to the website of the iepa, the trade association. Beaufort publishes a mix of nonfiction and fiction titles, with about 1520 new titles each year. If i did it by the goldman family, hide by jeff foxworthy, the comeback by consumer electronics association. Gone is the conservative writing all nostalgia and sexual repression of the celtic tiger years.
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