Akashic Books


Type Of Organization
Press
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Brooklyn-based independent company dedicated to publishing literary fiction, crime fiction, and nonfiction.

Social Media Platforms Used
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
no
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Johnny Temple
Contact Title
Publisher
Publishes
fiction, nonfiction
Recent Awards Received
Edgar, Miriam Bass, Anthony
Representative Authors
Nina Revoyr, Joe Meno, Bernice L. McFadden
Submissions Policy
Currently not accepting new submissions, but okay to email or mail inquiry and short synopsis.
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Submission Guidelines URL
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Varies
Reporting Time
1 - 8 months
Author Payments
royalties, copies
Number Of Paid Staff
5
Year Founded
1997
Distributors
Consortium
E-distributors
Constellation
Wholesalers
Ingram, Baker & Taylor, Turnaround-UK
ISBN Number
978-161775, 1933354, 1888451, 1936070
Number Of Books Published Per Year
24
Titles In Print
600
Percentage Of Above Available Digitally
99
Hardcover
75
Paperback
25
Average Price Per Book
$16.95 paperbacks $25 hardcovers
Average Price Per E-Book
$16.99

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