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Live Poets Society, 117 Fitch Rd., Washington, ME 04574 Tel: 207-845-2476, Fax: 207-845-2476

The LPS provides a venue for the spoken word and poetry in the Mid-Coast area of Maine. We have an extensive outreach to young children in many of our schools, culminating in an annual "Festival of Children & Poetry."

Dance, word and music, being inseparable, play an integral part in the Society's meetings. The first Annual Anthology of the LPS was recently published.

Maine Writers & Publishers Alliance, 12 Pleasant Street, Brunswick, ME 04011-2201 Tel: 207-729-6333, Fax: 207-725-1014

The mission of the MWPA is to support the creative efforts of Maine writers and publishers and broaden the audience for their work. We distribute over 1700 Maine titles, offer educational workshops, and publish a monthly literary newspaper.

Distribution to libraries and bookstores (100 page "Catalog of Maine Books" available). Maine Books, retail store. Reviews of new books appear monthly in "Maine In Print." Memberships: individual, library, business.

Publishers Marketing Association, 2401 Pacific Coast Highway, Suite 102, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 Tel: 310-372-2732, Fax: 310-374-3342 E-mail: pmaonline@aol.com

The PMA is a nonprofit association of approximately 3000 publishers helping each other to achieve and suceed through cooperative marketing and educational programs.

Catalog available.

SPAN, P.O. Box 1306, Buena Vista, CO 81211-1306 Tel: 719-395-4790, Fax: 719-395-8374 E-mail: span@SPANnet.org

The Small Publishers Association of North America is a nonprofit international orgranization for small publishers and savvy authors who promote and sell their own books.

Monthy newsletter; annual conference; savings and discounts on freight and other items; Membership Directory; other benefits.

Small Press Center, 20 West 44th St., New York, NY 10036 Tel: 212-764-7021, Fax: 212-354-5365 E-mail: smallpress@smallpress.org

A non-profit cultural and educational institution dedicated to promoting interaction between the public and its small publisher members.

"Small Press Center News" published quarterly. Sponsors annual "Small Press Book Fair" and "Small Press Month" in March.

Publishers

Abbottsford Publishing, 101 Abbottsford Road, Brookline, MA 02146 Tel: 617-731-6607

Publisher of Tying the Knot: The Sharp Dresser's Guide to Ties and Handkerchiefs. This is a point-of-purchase item selling briskly in the Boston area. Fits inside a tie gift-box!

Abelexpress, 230 E. Main St., Carnegie, PA 15106 Tel: 412-279-0672, Fax: 412-279-5012

Science and self-help medical books, all directed to the average consumer and all non-technical.

Order line: 800-542-9001

About Time Press, 1050 Guinea Ridge Rd., Appleton, ME 04862 Tel: 207-785-4634 E-mail: l_tatelb@colby.edu

Publishes literary books that test the edges of genre. Quality writing and design, moderate pricing and personal commitment to a small literate audience, not a mass market.

"We favor 'multi-rejectional' literature, work the large publishers won't take a chance on." No submissions [yet] please! (9/96)

Accurate Writing & More / AWM Books, P.O. Box 1164, Northampton, MA 01061 Tel: 413-586-2388, Fax: (Call for Number) E-mail: shelhoro@aol.com

Books and services to save readers money and improve quality of life. Current titles: The Penny-Inching Hedonist (guide to low-cost fun); Marketing Without Megabucks: How to Sell Anything on a Shuestring.

Consulting services on low-cost marketing, selt- and traditional publishing, writing & editing also available. [No unsolicited submissions.] Catalog available.

American Catholic Press, 16565 S. State St., South Holland, IL 60473 Tel: 708-331-5485, Fax: 708-331-5484

Books and periodicals on Catholic Church liturgy, especially hymnals, sheet music, and cassette tapes. Periodicals include Leaflet Missal, the original "missalette," founded in 1929, and Parish Liturgy, a quarterly for liturgy planners.

Catalog available.

Ariadne Press, 4817 Tallahassee Ave., Rockville, MD 20853 Tel: (301) 949-2514

Novels by emerging writers.

Catalog available.

Appalachian Mountain Club Books, Five Joy Street, Boston, MA 02108 Tel: 617-523-0636, Fax: 617-367-8878

AMC Books publishes the very highest quality hiking, paddling, and other guidebooks for America's Northeast.

Our mission is to bring recreation and conservation together, helping to preserve and protect the mountains, rivers, and open spaces of the Northeast. Catalog available.

Audenreed Press,

Imprint of Biddle Publishing Co.

 

Barker Creek Publishing, Inc., P.O. Box 2610, Poulsbo, WA 98370-2610 Tel: 800-692-5833, Fax: 360-613-2342, E-mail: publisher@barkercreek.com.

Draw-Write-Now^®, a drawing and handwriting course for children ages 5 to 9.

Elementary school teacher Marie Habitzel refined a drawing and handwriting curriculum for over thirty years. These lessons, now published, are intertwined with history, science, social studies, geography, reading and creative writing. It is an educational tapestry that hundreds of children have found challenging, motivating - and fun!

Bay Press, Inc., 115 West Denny Way, Seattle, WA 98119 Tel: 206-284-5913, Fax: 206-284-1218 E-mail: BayPress@aol.com

Since the publication of the instant classic The Anti-Aesthetic in 1983, our books have examined critical practices in the visual arts, photography, media, literature, and architecture.

Our books articulate theories of and how possibilities for action in the arena of cultural politics. Catalog available.

The Beloit Poetry Journal, RFD 2, Box 154, Ellsworth, ME 04605 Tel: 207-667-5598 E-mail: sharkey@maine.maine.edu (BPJ)

International magazine of new poetry. Since 1950, publishing the best poetry received without regard to length, style, form, school, or subject. Were early publishers of Kinnell, Merwin, Ammons, Olds, Rich, Booth, Kumin, Snyder, Bukowski, Larkin, etc.

Always looking for new poets!

Biddle Publishing / Audenreed Press, P.O. Box 1305 #103, Brunswick, ME 04011 Tel: 207-833-5016

Books on prisons and capital punishment.

Catalog available.

Black Tooth Press, P.O. Box 3212, Philadelphia, PA 19130 Tel: 215-232-6611, Fax: 215-232-6611

Quick reading for the short attention span 90's. Specializing in Philadelphia's most offbeat guidebooks.

Catalog available.

Buffalo Creek Press, P.O. Box 2424, Cleburne, TX 76033 Tel: 800-610-4908, 817-641-4908, Fax: 817-641-0901 E-mail: sales@buffalo-creek-press.com

Political books and children's books.

Catalog available.

Blue Heron Publishing, Inc., 24450 NW Hansen Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124 Tel: 503-621-3911, Fax: 503-621-9826 E-mail: bhp@teleport.com

Books for writers and teachers; selected literature for adults and young adults. Imprints or series: Blue Heron; Left Bank Books; American Literatures Series (with the Before Columbus Foundation); the Walt Morey Adventure Library; Sunflower Editions.

Catalog available. We publish 3-6 books per year. Recent titles: Artists & Writers Colonies; Nonfiction Book Proposals; and Homeground, a collection. Read our guidelines on the web before querying.

Carousel Press, P.O. Box 6061, Albany, CA 94706 Tel: 510-527-5849 E-mail: carous4659@aol.com

Publisher of travel guides specializing in travel in Northern California and general travel round-ups.

Catalog available.

Chatelaine Press, 6454 Honey Tree Court, Burke, VA 22015 Tel: 703-569-2062, Fax: 703-569-9610 E-mail: arlene@chatpress.com, Orders: 800-249-9527

We publish both original books and reprints of classical books on public administration, public policy, teacher education and history. 1996 releases include: Enterprise Government: Cross Servicing and Franchising for Administrative Services; Character: An Individualistic Theory of Politics; Postmodernism, Reality & Public Administration: A Discourse; Chemicals, What you need to know; Old Arlington: Story of the Lee National Monument.

Catalog available.

Chelsea Green Publishing Co., P.O. Box 428, White River Junction, VT 05001 Tel: 802-295-6300, Fax: 802-295-6444 E-mail: blackmer@sover.net

Publishers of Books for Sustainable Living ~ Gardening/Food, Building/Energy, Nature/Environment.

Christian Media, Box 448, Jacksonville, OR 97530 Tel: (541) 899-8888, Fax: (on request)

Christian Media Directory, Christian Retail Directory, Concert Sponsors & Promoters Directory, Talk Show Directory.

Catalog available.

Clarity Press, Inc., 3277 Roswell Rd. NE, Suite 469, Atlanta, GA 30305 Tel: (404) 231-0649, Fax: (404) 231-3899 E-mail: clarity@islandnet.com

Publisher of quality titles on U.S. minority and international human rights issues.

Catalog and ordering on-line. Submission and distribution information on-line.

Consignment & Thrift Store Publishing, Inc., 285 Thistle Lane, Bedminster, NJ 07921 Tel: 908-781-2589 Fax: 908-781-8598 E-mail: carolyn@consignmentguide.com

We pubish The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide an international guide to the world's best consignment, thrift, vintage & secondhand stores. The first book of it's kind!

We publish a new edition every year and half. The latest edition will be out the second week in July 1998.

Curbstone Press, 321 Jackson St., Willimantic, CT 06226 Tel: 860-423-5110, Fax: 860-423-9242 E-mail: curbston@connix.com

A nonprofit publishing house dedicated to literature that reflects a commitment to social change, with an emphasis on writing from Latin America and Latino communities in the United States.

Curbstone's web page includes a description of the press, book information, Curbstone news, author interviews and tour information, and plenty of relevant links. Catalog available.

Embassy Marine Publishing, 20 Stonlybrook Road, Marblehead, MA 01945 Tel: 617-631-7052

Specialty publisher of complete boating guides and chartbooks covering Long Island Sound, MA, RI, NH and the Florida Keys.

Now offering a new line of waterproof charts covering New England coastal and inland waterways. Catalog available.

Emerald Ink Publishing, 7141 Office City Drive, #220, Houston, TX 77087-3722 Tel: 713-643-9945, Fax: 713-643-1986 E-mail: emerald@emeraldink.com

We make books good enough to read!

Publisher services.

Fellowship for Intentional Community, Rt. 1, Box 155, Rutledge, MO 63563 Tel: 816-883-5545, Fax: 816-883-5545 E-mail: 5012004@mcimail.com

Clearinghouse of up-to-date information about intentional communities and a forum for discussing issues and ideas in cooperative living.

Heartsong Books, P.O. Box 370, Blue Hill, ME 04614 Tel: 207-374-5170, E-mail: maggie@downeast.net

Publishes books for all ages celebrating the interconnections of all life. In addition to our generously praised books, our site features Caregiving, Publishing Tips, and Be Inspired! pages. By July 1st, 1997, we'll be uploading our Roots of Peace, Seeds of Hope Online Homeschoolers' Guide to Native American Studies.

So sorry -- we are not accepting manuscripts at this time. A complete catalog is available online (and offline).

Heritage Printing and Publishing, P.O. Box 792, Farmington, ME 04938 Tel: 207-778-3581, Fax: 207-778-5522 E-mail: heritage@somtel.com

Publishing and promotion for authors who want to self-publish. Recent titles: Biography of Sen. George Mitchell; Mabel Takes the Ferry; Pemaquid Loon from Temple.

Hohm Press, P.O. Box 2501, Prescott, AZ 86302 Tel: 520-778-9189, Fax: 507-717-1779 E-mail: pinedr@goodnet.com

Hohm Press is proud to present authors, from the U.S. and Europe, who have a clarity of vision and the mastery to communicate that vision. We specialize in the areas of psychology, spirituality, alternative health and nutrition, and children's books.

Catalog available.

The Hominid Press, P.O. Box 1481, Bonsall, CA 92003-1481 Tel: 619-728-8123, Fax: 619-728-6002

Popular History and Anthropology. Recent titles: On Becoming Human: A Journey of 5 Million Years; Takeover: How Euroman Changed the World.

Catalog fliers available.

John Wade Publishing, P.O. Box 303, Phillips, ME 04966 Tel: 207-639-2501 Fax: 207-639-2501 E-mail: wadecjs@yahoo.com

Books published include those written by C. J. Stevens on Maine gold mining, mineral mining, buried treasures in Maine, all with instructions and locations (experts tell their secrets). Also Maine short stories, poetry, D. H. Lawrence biographies and a charming book on goats.

We publish about one book a year, the latest two are The Buried Treasures of Maine, which deals with all aspects of treasure hunting, and the other is an enlarged second edition of The Next Bend in the River: Gold Mining in Maine.

Laffbooks, 6201 15th Ave. NW, Seattle, WA 98107 Tel: 206-282-9049 E-mail: Laffbooks@aol.com

Laffbooks publishes humor books containing satire, jokes and illustrations written by Showtime Comedy Allstars comic Michelle Beaudry and various writing partners.

Recent titles: "Travellers Laffbook USA: 50 Reasons to Stay Home," "How to Tell If You're Dead" (Halloween/New Age spoof). [Plus, website has links to comedy/joke spots on the Web! -Ed.]

Latona Press, RFD 2, Box 154, Ellsworth, ME 04605 Tel: 207-667-5598

Biography, Natural History, etc.

Not looking for new manuscripts at present.

Leaf Press, P.O. Box 421440, San Diego, CA 92142 Tel: 619-571-1346, Fax: 619-571-6541 E-mail: larry@adnc.com

Publishes gambling books, such as Tina Trapp's Guide to Craps and Make Your Living Playing Craps. We also publish the most popular newsletter in the world on casino craps - free sample and catalog on request.

Catalog available.

Montana Historical Society Press, 225 North Roberts, Helena, MT 59620-1201 Tel: 406-444-4708, Fax: 406-444-2696 E-mail: mhspub@aol.com

Montana history and guidebooks; history of the West.

Catalog available.

New Society Publishers, P.O. Box 189, Gabriola, BC V0R 1X0, Canada Tel: 604-247-9737, Fax: 604-247-7491 E-mail: nsp@island.net

Publisher of books on non-violent social change, tools for sustainability.

Catalog available.

New Victoria Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 27, Norwich, VT 05055-0027 Tel: 802-649-5297, Fax: 802-649-5297 E-mail: newvic@aol.com

Lesbian novels - mostly mysteries - some science fiction/fantasy; anthologies.

"A feminist literary and cultural organization bringing you the best in lesbian-feminist literature." Catalog available.

Penbrooke Publishing, 6846 S. Canton, Suite 440, Tulsa, OK 74136 Tel: 918-493-1976, Fax: 918-493-1490

Gift books. Specialty books.

The Pilgrim Press, 700 Prospect Avenue East, Cleveland, OH 44115-1100 Tel: 216-736-3711, Fax: 216-736-3713 E-mail: tuttlep@ucc.org

Publishing books that make a difference, that take a stand, that have potential to change the way we are in the world. The Pilgrim Press and United Church Press -- meaningful reading for today and tomorrow.

Catalog available. Order line: 800-654-5129 (resellers), 800-537-3394 (churches and individuals).

Portsmouth Marine Society Books, P.O. Box 147, Portsmouth, NH 03802 Tel: 603-431-4667, Fax: 603-431-3566 E-mail: peterpix@nh.ultranet.com

The Society is a non-profit, educational organization established in 1985 to promote and publish maritime historical research in the Piscataqua Region of Maine and New Hampshire.

Twenty-two published volumes record and celebrate the rich history, stories, people and events of this dynamic maritime region from before the revoluntionary war to the recent past. Catalog available.

Practical Solutions, P.O. Box 144, Waterford, CT 06385-0344 Tel: 860-443-5242, Fax: 860-443-5242 E-mail: 70521.3345@compuserve.com, ps@dhinet.com

We specialize in catalogs and manuals, serving small and literary presses with full editorial and hard copy support and complete manuscript services. We can design and deliver typeset CRC for chapbooks, magazines, newsletters as well as for full-length book titles. Web site development is also available. We are dedicated to the arts and have a flexible rate schedule.

Call or email for manuscript guidelines; ask about our client list. We publish 3-4 new books per year. Free layout sample on your individual projects. Transportation easily facilitated via online and FedEx. Brochures and samples available.

The Provincial Press, P.O. Box 1020, Portland, ME 4104-1020 Tel: 207-799-1616, Fax: 207-799-1616 E-mail: massmi@biddeford.com

Publisher of books on Maine's maritime history, Maine in the Civil War, and travel guides for cyclists.

Book flyers available.

Peter E. Randall Publisher, 5 Greenleaf Woods Drive, U102, P.O. Box 4726, Portsmouth, NH 03802 Tel: 603-431-5667, Fax: 603-431-3566 E-mail: peterpix@nh.ultranet.com

Publisher specializing in regional history, photography, poetry. More than 200 books produced since 1976. Our newest title, New Hampshire A Living Landscape: Panoramic Photographs, is the result of a five year collaborative project.

Complete book production services: local history, cook books, genealogies, photography books, and biographies for individuals, communities, and organizations. Catalog available.

Red Crane Books, 2008 Rosina St., Suite B, Santa Fe, NM 87505 Tel: 505-988-7070, Fax: 505-989-7476 E-mail: publish@redcrane.com

Publishes works representing the rich cultural mix that makes up the Americas.

Catalog available.

San Diego Books, P.O. Bin 711, San Marcos, CA 92079-0711 Tel: 619-744-3582, Fax: 619-744-3582 E-mail: sdbooks@adnc.com

More than 2500 mini-reviews of books about the Western states. Surfing, hiking, biking, historic resources and much more. "No-Risk" order plan does not involve credit cards or checks. Fast-responding menus, friendly people.

Catalog on-line.

The Schoolhouse Museum, c/o Lincohnville Historical Soc., P.O. Box 211, Lincolnville, ME 04850 Tel: 207-789-5588 E-mail: loonmere@MidCoast.com

Publishers of Ducktrap: Chronicles of a Maine Village, maps, genealogical records and local history. Located in Lincolnville Beach, Maine, the Museum also has a fine collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the 18th and 19th centuries.

"There may be a better regional history somewhere in North America, but I certainly haven't come across it." --Downeast Magazine.

Silver Moon Press, 160 Fifth Ave., Suite 622, New York, NY 10010 Tel: 212-242-6499, Fax: 212-242-6799

We publish children's historical fiction for 4-6 graders.

Singular Speech Press, Ten Hilltop Drive, Canton, CT 06019 Tel: 860-693-6059, Fax: 806-693-6338 E-mail: dondwilson@aol.com

Publisher of 31 books of fine poetry since 1988. Wilbur, Kennedy and others have praised our fine poets such as Burns, Fishman, S. Smith, Cadnum, Harter, Poster, Ford, Kennelly, and Gray Burr.

Catalog available.

Space Link Books, 77 West 55th Street, New York, NY 10019 Tel: 212-245-0676, Fax: 212-564-5887 E-mail: soma@earthlink.net

Publisher of exciting science fiction/fantasy/mystery/crime (New Age, Metaphysical) novels: "Planet Keepers" series; "Trap" trilogy, and poetry: Little 'Bit' India ~ Little 'Bit' U.S.A.; by Soma Vira, Ph.D., explorer of new worlds.

On-line catalog available. The web site also lists booksellers and distributors and has a form for ordering directly from us. These books make great gifts! A portion of net income is donated to the Daya Dharma Soma Chaitable Educational Trust.

Stones Point Press, 31 Congress St., P.O. Box 384, Belfast, ME 04915 Tel: 207-338-1921, Fax: 207-354-0735 Summer

Eclectic publisher of non-fiction and fiction books on several topics.

J. N. Townsend Publishing, 12 Greenleaf Drive, Exeter, NH 03833 Tel: 603-778-9883, Fax: 603-772-1980 E-mail: JNTown@aol.com

Books about living with animals. Also, nature and country living.

Catalog available.

Voentorg Militaria Publishing, P.O. Box 324, Columbia, MD 21045 Tel: 410-796-2783, Fax: 410-796-2087 E-mail: Kipper@EROLS.com

Voentorg is a newly formed small co-op subsidy publishing house specializing in books on military history and on militaria collecting. We seek authors with manuscripts who want to share in the mutual benefits of co-op publishing.

Reichpaper: A Guide To Civil And Paramilitary Identity and Membership Documents Of The Third Reich, Volumes 1 & 2, $49.95 The only book of its kind, an outstanding source for historians, and invaluable reference guide for militaria collectors.

White Pine Press, 10 Village Square, Fredonia, NY 14063 Tel: 716-672-5743, Fax: 716-672-4724 E-mail: pine@net.bluemoon.net

Nonprofit publisher of multicultural literature including fiction, essays, poetry, and literature in translation.

Catalog available.

White Wave Publications, 3605 Colima Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 Tel: 805-466-7912

Vegetarian, low-calorie, dairyless recipes and gentle story.

Windswept House Publishers, Rts. 3 & 198, P.O. Box 159, Mt. Desert, ME 04660-0159 Tel: 207-244-7149, Fax: 207-244-3369 E-mail: windswt@acadia.net

We are a small publisher of books for children and young adults. Our books are printed on fine paper with exquisite illustrations. Books for all ages about Maine and the world!

"Small, independent and among the very best." Catalog available.

The Writers' Machine, P.O. Box WK 108, Warwick WKBX, BERMUDA Tel: 441-236-9841, Fax: 441-292-9779 E-mail: ddbutler@ibl.bm

Since 1976, The Writers' Machine has been dedicated to publishing Bermudian material and assisting Bermudian writers. Dale Butler publisher, editor-in-chief and author.

Catalog available. History, biography, poetry, folklore, and children's books.

Commentary is invited and suggestions will be appreciated. Please send them to the proprietor at: gwilcox@maine.com.

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Revised 09 Jun 1999