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I wrote about Ruth Asawa, the relationship between art & life, & why we can't do without the idea of "genius." Free post, no paywall. garthgreenwell.substack.com/p/how-small-...

23.02.2026 16:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a gigantic hound with long fangs is petted on the leg by a tiny woman in pink

a gigantic hound with long fangs is petted on the leg by a tiny woman in pink

BTD - Terence Fisher - 1959 - The Hound of the Baskervilles - 1959 - East German re-release poster - Art by Thomas Schleusing

23.02.2026 16:45 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Re-opening: The Mersey Review The Mersey Review @themerseyreview.bsky.social (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction Art; non-paying) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com/magazine/the-mersey-review-36698 #amwriting

The Mersey Review @themerseyreview.bsky.social (Fiction Poetry Nonfiction Art; non-paying) opened to submissions https://duotrope.com... #amwriting

23.02.2026 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Review | Bernie Goetz and his place in the history of vigilante justice β€œFear and Fury” by Heather Ann Thompson and β€œFive Bullets” by Elliot Williams vividly revisit the 1984 subway shooting that gripped the country

Schaffner Press author Michael Bobelian reviews "Fear and Fury" by Heather Ann Thompson and "Five Bullets" by Elliot Williams, in his last book review for the Washington Post:

www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/0...

21.02.2026 00:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A plethora of recent Schaffner Press book covers. In the middle it says: "Connecting worlds with words..."

A plethora of recent Schaffner Press book covers. In the middle it says: "Connecting worlds with words..."

We're looking forward to a banner year with fascinating new titles, a new company logo, and a move to a different distributor: our old colleagues @ipgbook.bsky.social, who will be taking up sales of our list as of March 1st.

Read more: mailchi.mp/9de6277fe603...

19.02.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Schaffner Press new colophon.

Schaffner Press new colophon.

πŸ‘€ Our new colophon, designed by Victoria Brenman.

What do you see first? An anemone, a starfish, a flower, an "S," or something else? ⭐ 🌸

19.02.2026 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The words "Schaffner Press" appear beneath the new logo.

The words "Schaffner Press" appear beneath the new logo.

Coming soon to a book spine near you: our new logo, designed by Victoria Brenman.

It has a living quality to it like a starfish or anemone. It's also comprised of the letter S.

18.02.2026 14:48 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Black and white image of fanged, pop-eyed, horned, winged, skeletal demon holding a Friday 13 sign. Headed The Only Official and Accurate Picture of the "Friday Thirteenth" Jinx

Black and white image of fanged, pop-eyed, horned, winged, skeletal demon holding a Friday 13 sign. Headed The Only Official and Accurate Picture of the "Friday Thirteenth" Jinx

Happy #FridaytheThirteenth ! The only official and accurate picture of the Friday Thirteenth Jinx.
( #PhantomsFriday for good measure.)

13.02.2026 13:20 β€” πŸ‘ 2534    πŸ” 535    πŸ’¬ 59    πŸ“Œ 18
A purple image with the big words "DEADLINE EXTENDED" at the top and a bunch of music notes. All award information can be found at the link.

A purple image with the big words "DEADLINE EXTENDED" at the top and a bunch of music notes. All award information can be found at the link.

πŸ‘€ Did you mean to submit your manuscript about music for the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature, but you ran out of time?

If so, good news for you: we're extending this year's submission deadline until February 14th.

Please share and send us your work! schaffnerawards.com #booksky

01.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Schaffner Press Annual Book Awards The Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature celebrates the life of the publisher’s brother Nicholas Schaffner, poet, musician, biographer and esteemed music critic, and the author of several ...

Two more days to submit for the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature: www.schaffnerawards.com #booksky

12.02.2026 14:01 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The "Return" of the Golden Sword My grandfather guarded it. The British stole it. I'm named after itβ€”and I'm going to fight for it.

A fantastic piece by @karenattiah.bsky.social to read before or after you read Hostages: A Counter-History of Colonial Plunder by Taina Tervonen, translated by Sara Hanaburgh and out this month from @schaffnerpress.bsky.social: karenattiah.substack.com/p/the-return...

11.02.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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New on our database joining great books set in #CAIRO #EGYPT

www.tripfiction.com/books/the-ou...

The Oud Player of Cairo by Jasmin Attia

"Vibrantly descriptive and evocative of the waning colonial world in Egypt.."
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12.02.2026 09:25 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Hostages – Schaffner Press

OUT NOW: "Hostages: A Counter-History of Colonial Plunder" by Taina Tervonen, translated by Sara Hanaburgh.

Tervonen, a Finnish journalist and filmmaker, investigates stolen artifacts and unravels a historic mystery.

09.02.2026 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
bearded man with owl. Photo (c) S. Avdeyuk

bearded man with owl. Photo (c) S. Avdeyuk

owl that looks like a bowling pin. Photo (c) S. Gafitsky

owl that looks like a bowling pin. Photo (c) S. Gafitsky

it's #SuperbOwl Sunday! Best day of the year. For your consideration, the Blakiston's fish owl. Largest owls in the world (six-foot wingspans, weigh close to a bald eagle), salmon eaters, live year-round in remote forests of northeast Asia. πŸ¦‰

08.02.2026 22:15 β€” πŸ‘ 172    πŸ” 59    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

Thank you! πŸ“–

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Happy publication day to Hostages: A Counter-History of Colonial Plunder by #TainaTervonen, translated by Sara Hanaburgh for @schaffnerpress.bsky.social! Tervonen continues her work of excavating silent histories, after The Bone Whisperers (2024), which garnered her the Jan Michalski Prize…

03.02.2026 19:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Fantastic to see Hostages: A Counter-History of Colonial Plunder, out in February from @schaffnerpress.bsky.social, here! schaffnerpress.com/books/hostag...

01.02.2026 14:29 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@harryskeeler.bsky.social Thank you––much appreciated!

01.02.2026 03:28 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A purple image with the big words "DEADLINE EXTENDED" at the top and a bunch of music notes. All award information can be found at the link.

A purple image with the big words "DEADLINE EXTENDED" at the top and a bunch of music notes. All award information can be found at the link.

πŸ‘€ Did you mean to submit your manuscript about music for the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature, but you ran out of time?

If so, good news for you: we're extending this year's submission deadline until February 14th.

Please share and send us your work! schaffnerawards.com #booksky

01.02.2026 03:24 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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60 Notable Books of 2025 From Chimamanda Adichie, Abdulrazak Gurnah, and Stella Nyanzi to Alain Mabanckou and Siphiwe Ndlovu: the 60 notable African books of 2025.

Thank you to @opencountrymag.bsky.social for naming The Lives and Deaths of VΓ©ronique Bangoura (@schaffnerpress.bsky.social) one of 60 Notable Books of 2025! Need a review or booksellers copy? DM this account, or email LaurenCerandPR@gmail.com opencountrymag.com/60-notable-b...

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29.01.2026 20:58 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re following this topic, Taina Tervonen’s new book Hostages: A Counter-History of Colonial Plunder ( @schaffnerpress.bsky.social, Feb) will be germane to your interests. DM me, or email LaurenCerandPR@gmail.com for an ARC: schaffnerpress.com/books/hostag...

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Cartoon strip version of Butch and Sundance

Cartoon strip version of Butch and Sundance

BTD - Paul Newman - Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - 1969 - Polish release poster - art by Andrzej Pagowski

26.01.2026 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Design for the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature with a logo of a cat sitting on books listening to a gramophone.

Design for the Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature with a logo of a cat sitting on books listening to a gramophone.

The Nicholas Schaffner Award for Music in Literature is accepting submissions for book-length manuscripts about music and its influence: www.schaffnerawards.com

22.01.2026 21:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Did you all already know this emoji was called "hugging face"? πŸ€—

We think it looks more like jazz hands. Like "ta-da!"

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Thank you so much, Lauren! We're excited. πŸ€—

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Coral background with music notes. Header reads: Open for submissions. Below that is the Nicholas Schaffner Award logo and additional submission details from this website: www.schaffnerawards.com

Coral background with music notes. Header reads: Open for submissions. Below that is the Nicholas Schaffner Award logo and additional submission details from this website: www.schaffnerawards.com

Nicholas Schaffner Award submissions are open: www.schaffnerawards.com

14.01.2026 21:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Generator (@schaffnerpress.bsky.social), the new debut novel by Korean-Swiss author Rinny Gremaud, translated from the French by Holly James, is available now. DM me to request. I recommend it for anyone intrigued by autofiction and/or environmental themes, and fans of #AnnieErnaux and #HanKang.

13.01.2026 17:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

Thank you so much!

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Out today!

06.01.2026 20:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Out today: GENERATOR, the debut novel by Korean/Swiss journalist Rinny Gremaud. This book was translated by Holly James and designed by Hollis Duncan.

schaffnerpress.com/books/genera...

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