The Brodie Press

The Brodie Press is an independent, non-profit publisher staffed by volunteers. It was founded in 2002 by third-year undergraduates at the University of Liverpool, and is now based in Bristol.

In 2002, the press published its first book, "The Liver Bards", a collection of poetry and prose bridging the city and university communities in Liverpool. The book was awarded the Miriam Allott prize for poetry. In 2003, the Brodie Poets series was launched, with four volumes, by Jane Davis, Ralph Pite, Julie-ann Rowell and Andrew Taylor. These books received praise from writers such as Andrea Ashworth, Roy Fisher and Les Murray; and Julie-ann Rowell's collection, "Convergence", was awarded a prestigious Poetry Book Society Pamphlet Choice.

In 2006, the Brodie Press published a further volume in this series, "There are Avenues" by Peter Robinson, a book-length poem about his home city of Liverpool. A second collection by Julie-ann Rowell, "Letters North", was launched in July 2008.

The Brodie Press aims to publish new writers and established authors who wish to undertake experimental or unusual projects. The press retains strong links with organisations that promote reading or literature and with organisations that encourage access to adult education.

External links

* [http://www.brodiepress.co.uk Brodie Press website]
* [http://www.jarowell.co.uk Julie-ann Rowell's website]
* [http://charles.sal.tohoku.ac.jp/robinson/ Peter Robinson's website]
* [http://www.andrewtaylorpoetry.com Andrew Taylor's website]