| 1 | Author: | unknown | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Chax Press records,
1977--ongoing ead | | | Date(s): | 1977--ongoing | | | Abstract: | Chax Press is a
small, Tucson based publishing house founded in 1984. Since opening they have published
hundreds of books by creative, and innovative poets. They are known for their unique style
of books that include both soft-bound offset books as well as hand-printed limited editions,
combining both complex visual dynamics and more various book structures throughout all of
their letterpress books. This collection contains business materials, book development
materials, published manuscripts, and illustrative plates and blocks used by the press, as
well as correspondence with authors. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- United States | Small presses -- Arizona | Small presses -- Arizona -- Tucson -- History -- 20th
century | Authors, American -- Correspondence | Authors -- Arizona -- Tucson -- Archives | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
2 | Author: | Rosenwald, Robert | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Poisoned Pen Press records,
1985-2019 ead | | | Date(s): | 1985-2019 | | | Abstract: | Poisoned Pen Press is located in Scottsdale, Arizona and was founded in 1997. The Press is an independent publisher of mystery novels, and founder Robert Rosenwald continues to serve as President. Since the press' inception, Barbara Peters has served as the Editor-in-Chief and she is the owner of the Poisoned Pen Bookstore. The Poisoned Pen Press collection consist of manuscripts, advanced reader copies, cover designs, signed published books, and other materials relating to the book development process. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Small press books -- Specimens | Small presses -- Arizona | Publishers and publishing -- Arizona | Authors and Publishers -- 20th century | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
3 | Author: | Beecher, John, 1904-1980 | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Papers of John Beecher
1957-1979 ead | | | Date(s): | 1957-1979 | | | Abstract: | Mostly outgoing letters from John Beecher to various editors at Macmillan Publishing
Co., between 1965 and 1977, but also includes clippings, book notices, photographs of Beecher, publicity
brochures and announcements of poetry readings, and poetry broadsides. There are also news clippings and
correspondence about the Morning Star Press, later called the Rampart Press, begun in 1956. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special Collections | | | Subjects: | Morning Star Press | Rampart Press | Small presses—Arizona | American poetry—20th century | Small presses—California | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
6 | Author: | Hepworth, James R. | Requires cookie* | | Title: | Blue Moon Press records,
1975-1983 ead | | | Date(s): | 1975-1983 | | | Abstract: | Correspondence with authors and editors,
1977-1981. Financial Records, 1981. Grant Application, 1981. Reviews, 1979.
Files relating to
Sketches Against the Dark, 1978-1981. Author manuscripts,
1978-1983. Copies of publications, 1975-1981. Production files for
The Fifth Wind, 1981. Papers of James R. Hepworth,
1978-1979. | | | Repository: | University of Arizona Libraries, Special
Collections | | | Subjects: | Prisoners' writing, American -- Arizona. | Small presses -- Arizona -- 20th century. | Publishers and publishing -- Arizona. | 1975-2000. | | | Similar Items: | Find Similar Guides |
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