Description
In a globalised world, megacorp publishing is all about numbers, about sameness, about following a formula based on the latest megasuccess. Each book is expected to pay for itself and all the externalities of publishing such as offices and CEO salaries. It means that books which take off slowly but have long lives, the books that change social norms, are less likely to be published. Independent publishers are seeking another way. A way of engagement with society and methods that reflect something important about the locale or the niche they inhabit. Independent and small publishers are like rare plants that pop up among the larger growth but add something different, perhaps they feed the soil, bring colour or scent into the world.
About the Author
Susan Hawthorne is an award-winning writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. She is the author/editor of 26 books published in five languages across 20 territories. Her non-fiction books include In Defence of Separatism (2019), Bibliodiversity (2014), Wild Politics (2002), and The Spinifex Quiz Book (1993). Her works include eight collections of poetry. Her collection Cow (2011) was shortlisted for the Kenneth Slessor Poetry prize in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was a Finalist in the Audre Lorde Lesbian Poetry Prize (USA). Earth's Breath (2009) was shortlisted for the Judith Wright Poetry Prize. Susan has been the recipient on international residencies in Turkey, Italy and India. She has translated literary works from Sanskrit, Greek and Latin and her books have been translated into German, Spanish, Arabic, French and Czech. Susan Hawthorne has been active in the women's liberation movement since 1973, was involved in Melbourne's Rape Crisis Centre and performed as an aerialist in two women's circuses. She has taught English to Arabic-speaking women, worked in Aboriginal education and has taught across a number of subject areas in universities. She is Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities at James Cook University, Townsville. She was the winner of the 2017 Penguin Random House Best Achievement in Writing in the Inspire Awards for her work increasing people's awareness of epilepsy and the politics of disability. She has won awards for her contribution to the gay and lesbian community and to publishing.
Reviews
Susan Hawthorne's ideas are brilliant. Independent publishing feeds the cultural identity of our society as well as providing a source of income and satisfaction for writers, editors, and designers. This book must be read and distributed far and wide so that everyone understands the challenges but supports the joy! -Lisa Hanrahan, Convenor, Independent Publishers Committee, Australian Publishers Association
Book Information
ISBN 9781742199306
Author Hawthorne Susan
Format Paperback
Page Count 87
Imprint Spinifex Press
Publisher Spinifex Press
Weight(grams) 100g
Dimensions(mm) 180mm * 135mm * 7mm
About the Author
Susan Hawthorne is an award-winning writer of poetry, fiction and non-fiction. She is the author/editor of 26 books published in five languages across 20 territories. Her non-fiction books include In Defence of Separatism (2019), Bibliodiversity (2014), Wild Politics (2002), and The Spinifex Quiz Book (1993). Her works include eight collections of poetry. Her collection Cow (2011) was shortlisted for the Kenneth Slessor Poetry prize in the NSW Premier's Literary Awards and was a Finalist in the Audre Lorde Lesbian Poetry Prize (USA). Earth's Breath (2009) was shortlisted for the Judith Wright Poetry Prize. Susan has been the recipient on international residencies in Turkey, Italy and India. She has translated literary works from Sanskrit, Greek and Latin and her books have been translated into German, Spanish, Arabic, French and Czech. Susan Hawthorne has been active in the women's liberation movement since 1973, was involved in Melbourne's Rape Crisis Centre and performed as an aerialist in two women's circuses. She has taught English to Arabic-speaking women, worked in Aboriginal education and has taught across a number of subject areas in universities. She is Adjunct Professor in the School of Humanities at James Cook University, Townsville. She was the winner of the 2017 Penguin Random House Best Achievement in Writing in the Inspire Awards for her work increasing people's awareness of epilepsy and the politics of disability. She has won awards for her contribution to the gay and lesbian community and to publishing.
Reviews
Susan Hawthorne's ideas are brilliant. Independent publishing feeds the cultural identity of our society as well as providing a source of income and satisfaction for writers, editors, and designers. This book must be read and distributed far and wide so that everyone understands the challenges but supports the joy! -Lisa Hanrahan, Convenor, Independent Publishers Committee, Australian Publishers Association
Book Information
ISBN 9781742199306
Author Hawthorne Susan
Format Paperback
Page Count 87
Imprint Spinifex Press
Publisher Spinifex Press
Weight(grams) 100g
Dimensions(mm) 180mm * 135mm * 7mm
