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Black Sparrow was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1966 by [[John Martin (publisher)|John Martin]] in order to publish the works of [[Charles Bukowski]] and other avant-garde authors. After 35 years, and 700 titles, John Martin sold the company in 2002. <ref>[[https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Black-Sparrow-Press-shuts-its-doors-Indie-2817478.php]]</ref>
Black Sparrow was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1966 by [[John Martin (publisher)|John Martin]] in order to publish the works of [[Charles Bukowski]] and other avant-garde authors. After 35 years, and 700 titles, John Martin sold the company in 2002. <ref>[[https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Black-Sparrow-Press-shuts-its-doors-Indie-2817478.php]]</ref>


In 2019, John Martin and Josh Bodwell at Godine came to an agreement to continue Black Sparrow's publishing legacy. In early 2020, the press released ''Wicked Enchantment: Selected Poems'', the first new edition of work by [[Wanda Coleman]] since the author's passing in 2013; the collection is edited and introduced by [[Terrance Hayes]]. The press also published books by two authors who are new to the house: ''geode'' by Susan Barba (poetry) and ''Summer Solstice'' by Nina MacLaughlin (essays). In late 2020, the press released the debut collection by singer-songwriter [[Richard Buckner (musician)|Richard Buckner]], ''[http://www.godine.com/book/cuttings-from-the-tangle/ Cuttings from the Tangle]''.
In 2019, John Martin and Josh Bodwell at Godine came to an agreement to continue Black Sparrow's publishing legacy. In early 2020, the press released ''Wicked Enchantment: Selected Poems'', the first new edition of work by [[Wanda Coleman]] since the author's passing in 2013; the collection is edited and introduced by [[Terrance Hayes]]. Coleman was a long-time Black Sparrow and arguably one of its most important. <ref>[[https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/18/the-fearless-invention-of-one-of-las-greatest-poets]]</ref>


In March 2020, as part of a relaunch of the company, Godine joined Two Rivers Distribution, an Ingram brand, for sales of its titles to readers worldwide.<ref>[https:https://www.ingramcontent.com/news/david-r-godine-joins-two-rivers-distribution]</ref> While maintaining its core principles and high standards, Godine also refocused its editorial direction and now publishes books for a larger and more diverse audience of readers.
In March 2020, as part of a relaunch of the company, Godine joined Two Rivers Distribution, an Ingram brand, for sales of its titles to readers worldwide.<ref>[https:https://www.ingramcontent.com/news/david-r-godine-joins-two-rivers-distribution]</ref> While maintaining its core principles and high standards, Godine also refocused its editorial direction and now publishes books for a larger and more diverse audience of readers.

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Black Sparrow Press
Parent companyGodine
Founded1966
FounderJohn Martin
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationBoston
DistributionIngram / Two Rivers
Key peopleJoshua Bodwell, Editorial Director
Publication typesBooks
Fiction genresPoetry, Literary fiction
No. of employees5
Official websitegodine.com

Black Sparrow Press is a New England based independent book publisher, known for literary fiction and poetry.

History

Black Sparrow was founded in Los Angeles, California in 1966 by John Martin in order to publish the works of Charles Bukowski and other avant-garde authors. After 35 years, and 700 titles, John Martin sold the company in 2002. [1]

In 2019, John Martin and Josh Bodwell at Godine came to an agreement to continue Black Sparrow's publishing legacy. In early 2020, the press released Wicked Enchantment: Selected Poems, the first new edition of work by Wanda Coleman since the author's passing in 2013; the collection is edited and introduced by Terrance Hayes. Coleman was a long-time Black Sparrow and arguably one of its most important. [2]

In March 2020, as part of a relaunch of the company, Godine joined Two Rivers Distribution, an Ingram brand, for sales of its titles to readers worldwide.[3] While maintaining its core principles and high standards, Godine also refocused its editorial direction and now publishes books for a larger and more diverse audience of readers.

Praise for Recent Titles

Selected authors

Black Sparrow has published works by the following writers and artists:

References

  1. ^ [[1]]
  2. ^ [[2]]
  3. ^ [https:https://www.ingramcontent.com/news/david-r-godine-joins-two-rivers-distribution]
  4. ^ John Sanford: His Life and Work
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