Persephone Books
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Persephone Books is a small, independent publisher in Bloomsbury, London. Founded in 1999 by Nicola Beauman, Perspehone has a catalogue of 75 "neglected novels, diaries, poetry and cookery books, mostly by women and mostly dating from the early to mid-twentieth century"[1] in paperback, with two new titles released every six months. Each book uses a distinctive fabric, mostly designed by women in the early 20th century, for its endpapers and matching bookmark.
In 2007, Persephone released a magazine, The Persephone Biannually. The company also run a shop and book discussion group from their premises on Lamb's Conduit Street, and organise film screenings, lectures and readings.
[edit] Selected titles
- Mariana by Monica Dickens
- The Making of a Marchioness by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- The Gardener's Nightcap by Muriel Stuart
- The World that was Ours by Hilda Bernstein
- Lady Rose and Mrs. Memmary by Ruby Ferguson
[edit] References
- ^ Persephone catalogue no 7, 2006-2007
[edit] External links
- Persephone Books official site
- Review of Perspehone Books at bookslut.com
- Feature article on Persephone Books in Albion Magazine
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