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βš’οΈ Unnamed Press' new classics imprint co-founded by editors Allison Miriam Smith and Brandon Taylor. πŸͺ‘ We publish celebrated and overlooked classics paired with esteemed readers in conversation. We hope you join in! linktr.ee/unnamed.press

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Some fresh new titles @unnamedpress.bsky.social @sandtclassics.bsky.social!

13.08.2025 00:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Spotted at Chaucer’s Bookstore in Santa Barbara, the @sandtclassics.bsky.social beautiful editions of Emily Brontë’s β€œWuthering Heights” and Elizabeth Gaskell’s β€œNorth and South.”

11.08.2025 01:58 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Fanny Hill: Or, Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure β€” Unnamed Press by John Cleland Published: January 06, 2026 ISBN: 9781961884731 Paperback $17.95

I'm writing the forward to a new edition of John Cleland's Fanny Hill, arguably the most important, earliest, and strangest piece of British porn. It's published by @sandtclassics.bsky.social and features a conversation with @stoya.bsky.social. My mother would be so proud.

08.08.2025 01:32 β€” πŸ‘ 32    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's nice to use my Ph.D. training in the long eighteenth century for artistic, capitalist, and low-key anti-fascist good (because don't forget, they're coming for your porn).

07.08.2025 19:30 β€” πŸ‘ 10    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's an honor to serve. πŸ’…

07.08.2025 19:17 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Learn more about our fabulous contributors and preorder now at unnamedpress.com!

07.08.2025 19:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thought to be the first English prose erotica, paving the way for our right to write and read scandalously spicy material, our edition of the ever illustrious and sensuous FANNY HILL (1749) is ✨coming✨ 1/6/26. Introduction by @chelseagsummers.bsky.social and conversation with @stoya.bsky.social <3

07.08.2025 19:14 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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BOGO SUMMER SALE ON NOW!
➑️ unnamedpress.com

17.06.2025 20:37 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Bianca holding beautiful pink cover edition of North and South in front of Green Apple Books

Bianca holding beautiful pink cover edition of North and South in front of Green Apple Books

Celebrated finals by picking up my copy of North and South ( @barelytolerable.bsky.social’s Version) at @greenapplebooks.bsky.social today!

14.05.2025 00:03 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: A new edition of β€˜Country of the Pointed Firs’ offers reasons to return to the classic Sarah Orne Jewett's book hasn't lost its relevance or beauty.

Wrote about @unnamedpress.bsky.social's new edition of The Country of the Pointed Firs! www.pressherald.com/2025/05/08/r...

13.05.2025 15:36 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review: A new edition of β€˜Country of the Pointed Firs’ offers reasons to return to the classic Sarah Orne Jewett's book hasn't lost its relevance or beauty.

"A new edition of β€˜The Country of the Pointed Firs’ offers reasons to return to the classic." Thank you
@tobiascarroll.bsky.social!
Read here: www.pressherald.com/2025/05/08/r... @brandyjensen.bsky.social

12.05.2025 20:27 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
New editions of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell and Lady Audley’s Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

New editions of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell and Lady Audley’s Secret by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

A letter from the publisher.

A letter from the publisher.

Book mail from @sandtclassics.bsky.social! The classics ARE for everyone!

07.05.2025 22:12 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

This is exactly what we do it for 🀍 Hope you enjoy!

08.05.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of a book. The cover is pink and features a top hat and a wide-brimmed hat. The title is North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. At the bottom, it says β€œin conversation with Adrienne Garcia-Specht and Morgan Spector”

A picture of a book. The cover is pink and features a top hat and a wide-brimmed hat. The title is North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. At the bottom, it says β€œin conversation with Adrienne Garcia-Specht and Morgan Spector”

Picture of Adrienne. She is wearing a black turtle neck. She has short hair, round glasses, brown skin and eyes. She is smiling.

Picture of Adrienne. She is wearing a black turtle neck. She has short hair, round glasses, brown skin and eyes. She is smiling.

Picture of Morgan. He is looking intently at the camera. He has a beard and full head of black hair.

Picture of Morgan. He is looking intently at the camera. He has a beard and full head of black hair.

It’s pub day! You can now purchase this new edition of North & South featuring a conversation between myself and actor/activist Morgan Spector wherever books are sold!
β€œHe is my first olive: let me make a face while I swallow it.”
@sandtclassics.bsky.social #northandsouth #thorntonthursday
#gaskell

06.05.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 2
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Celebrating a happy publication day! Two new @sandtclassics.bsky.social NORTH AND SOUTH & LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET, as well as their brilliant conversational afterwords, are on shelves now. Enjoy~

06.05.2025 17:53 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Unnamed Press & Rare Bird Books at LA Festival of Books. A woman in yellow holds up the imprint’s copy of β€œNorth and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Unnamed Press & Rare Bird Books at LA Festival of Books. A woman in yellow holds up the imprint’s copy of β€œNorth and South” by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Copy of Elizabeth Gaskell’s β€œNorth and South” in my hand.

Copy of Elizabeth Gaskell’s β€œNorth and South” in my hand.

Array of books published by Unnamed Press and Smith & Taylor Classics.

Array of books published by Unnamed Press and Smith & Taylor Classics.

I had the pleasure of being at the Unnamed Press & Rare Bird Books booth where I met the Smith of @sandtclassics.bsky.social ! I bought the soon-to-be released publication of Elizabeth Gaskell’s β€œNorth and South” πŸ₯°

Shout out to another book from Unnamed Press, β€œBut the Girl” by Jessica Zhan Mei Yu

27.04.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you for stopping by!

01.05.2025 17:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

This is out in a week, which is wild to me because it felt so far away in November and yet here we are. It’s exciting, and also I’m not doing enough to celebrate.

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Oh, by the way: trans women are women. Trans men are men. Biological determinism is a eugenic prison.

16.04.2025 17:28 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Both novels are certified bangers. Also! LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET features a conversation between the brilliant @sarahweinman.com and yours truly.

16.04.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

Banger conversation for a banger novel absolutely!! <3

16.04.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

yes yes yes yes

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North and South ft. an exclusive conversation excerpt and bonus material

The monthly Substack is ready for your eyes! Mr. Thornton comes bearing our wares as well: sandtclassics.substack.com/p/north-and-...

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Union strikes and scabs! Conscientous objectors! Class conflict! Cultural divides!

North and South deserves more fans. Check out this print edition from Smith & Taylor coming out May 6th. And watch the 2004 BBC miniseries (free of Prime, Tubi, and Roku).

16.04.2025 14:57 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two new additions to our shelf! NORTH AND SOUTH and LADY AUDLEY'S SECRET will be on YOUR shelves this May 6. 🌸 Swipe to read the note from the editors featured in each book.

All copies available for order at your favorite bookshop or at unnamedpress.com including our 2025 Subscription! #classics

14.04.2025 22:48 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 3

Finished books are in πŸ‘€ (they're gorgeous)

08.04.2025 21:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New Substack :)
Read here: substack.com/@sandtclassics

13.03.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We demand Mahmoud Khalil's immediate release and encourage you to do the same. Link below.

12.03.2025 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are pleased to announce this year's new titles, stunning covers by Jaya Nicely, AND the 2025 S&T Classics YEARLY SUBSCRIPTION! πŸŽ‰

Six newly revisited classics in conversation sent straight to your doorstep all year: spring, summer, fall. Only at unnamedpress.com

04.02.2025 20:46 β€” πŸ‘ 68    πŸ” 19    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 11
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Six Older Books That Deserve to Be Popular Today In recent years, these titles have found themselves justifiably rescued from oblivion.

Edith Wharton's TWILIGHT SLEEP returns to the THE ATLANTIC in all her glory. πŸ₯‚ Thank you @rhiansasseen.bsky.social!
www.theatlantic.com/books/archiv...

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