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Type Of Organization
Press
Mission Statement / Editorial Focus
Turtle Point Press introduces readers to outstanding literature by contemporary and classic writers from around the globe. All our books are true originals of the highest caliber, beautifully produced and designed: books that stand the test of time. We promote the work of emerging authors alongside those who are better known. We believe that reading the world—learning about people and cultures through literature—is essential to global understanding and peace. We are committed to working with diverse people and ideas in order to represent the broad spectrum of literary excellence.
Social Media Platforms Used
FB, IG, TW
Is Your Group Affiliated With A University, Portal Or Other Agency?
no
Primary Editor/Contact Person
Ruth Greenstein
Contact Title
Publisher
Publishes
essays, fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translation
Recent Awards Received
Lambda, Robert Frost Medal, Bay Area Booksellers Award
Representative Authors
Richard Howard, David Trinidad, Devin Johnston
Accepts Unsolicited Submissions
Yes
Simultaneous Submissions Accepted
yes
Reading Period
Year round
Reporting Time
1 - 2 weeks
Author Payments
royalties
Year Founded
1990
Distributors
Consortium, Turnaround
E-distributors
Ingram Spark
Wholesalers
Ingram, Baker & Taylor, SPD
Number Of Books Published Per Year
6 to 7
Titles In Print
120 plus
Percentage Of Above Available Digitally
20
Paperback
90
Chapbook
10
Average Price Per Book
$16.95
Average Price Per E-Book
$8.00
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