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Introducing Independent Nonfiction Book Publishers

Independent nonfiction book publishers are an important part of the publishing industry, offering a diverse range of books and often taking on projects that larger publishers might not. Here are a few notable independent nonfiction book publishers to keep an eye on:

  1. Island Press: Founded in 1984, Island Press is an independent publisher of books on environmental issues and sustainability. They have published many notable books in the field, including "The Sixth Extinction" by Elizabeth Kolbert and "The Water Will Come" by Jeff Goodell.

  2. Akashic Books: Founded in 1997, Akashic Books is an independent publisher of literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. They have published many notable books in the field, including "The Blackest Bird" by Joel Rose and "A Drinking Life" by Pete Hamill.

  3. Graywolf Press: Founded in 1974, Graywolf Press is an independent publisher of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction. They have published many notable books in the field, including "The Argonauts" by Maggie Nelson and "The Faraway Nearby" by Rebecca Solnit.

  4. Beacon Press: Founded in 1854, Beacon Press is an independent publisher that focuses on social justice, politics, and religion. They have published many notable books in the field, including "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates and "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander.

  5. Melville House: Founded in 2001, Melville House is an independent publisher of literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. They have published many notable books in the field, including "The End of Alchemy" by Mervyn King and "The Yellow House" by Sarah M. Broom

  6. Counterpoint Press: Founded in 1999, Counterpoint Press is an independent publisher that publishes literary fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.

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