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Alice James Books
ajb@alicejamesbooks.org
- Type of organization
press
- Web address
- Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
The mission of Alice James Books is to seek out and publish the best contemporary poetry by both established and emerging poets with an emphasis on supporting women writers. AJB is an affiliate of the University of Maine at Farmington.
- Is your group affiliated with a University, portal or other agency?
yes
- Primary editor/Contact person
Alyssa Neptune
- Contact title
Managing Editor
- Publishes
poetry
- Focus
Publishes poetry by established and beginning poets, both national and regional; emphasizes involving poets in the process.
- Representative authors
Brian Turner, Matthea Harvey, Jamaal May
- Submissions policy
The editorial board selects manuscripts through a national competition. See web site for guidelines. (
See website for details)
- Simultaneous submissions accepted
yes
- Reading period
From 7 / 12 - 1 / 1
- Reporting time
3 - 4 months
- Author Payments
cash
- Contests
The Beatrice Hawley Award, The Kinereth Gensler Awards, Alice James Books Translation Series, and The Kundiman Poetry Prize. (
See website for details)
- Number of paid staff
3
- Number of unpaid staff
3
- Distributors
Consortium, SPD
- Wholesalers
Ingram, Baker & Taylor
- CLMP Member?
yes
- How many writers did you publish in your most recent year (calendar or fiscal)?
0
- How many live events did you present in your most recent year (calendar or fiscal)?
0
- ISBN Number
978-1-882295 / 1-882295, /0-914086
- Number of Books Published per Year
8
- Titles in Print
200
- Average Print Run
1,500
- Format (%)
100% Paperback
- Average Price per Book
$15.95
- Average Price per e-Book
5
