Yes, I am aware they have an internet website. Posting it doesn't really tell me anything.
Thanks for sharing.
Black Sparrow Books, formerly known as Black Sparrow Press, is a boutique book publisher founded in 1966 by John Martin of Santa Rosa, California. He founded this company in order to publish the works of avant-garde authors. He initially financed this company by selling his large collection of rare first editions. Typography and printing were the work of Graham Mackintosh of San Francisco, Noel Young and Edwards Brothers, Inc. Barbara Martin oversaw all of the designs, which are still unique today.
Black Sparrow Press most prominently published the work of authors Charles Bukowski, John Fante and Paul Bowles, as well as Joyce Carol Oates, D.H. Lawrence, George & Mary Oppen, Robert Creeley, Charles Olson, Robert Kelly, Larry Eigner, Michael Palmer, Clayton Eshleman, Charles Reznikoff, Rochelle Owens, Edward Dorn, Jack Spicer, Cid Corman, William Everson and Diane Wakoski. These artists, now considered part of a contemporary 'alternative tradition', were first established and nurtured under the auspices of Black Sparrow Press.
The Black Sparrow Press was sold in 2002 to David R. Godine, Publisher. At this point, John Martin retired. David R. Godine is the exclusive licensed distributor of Black Sparrow Books. Many of the top-selling authors' (Bukowski, Fante, Bowles, etc.) titles were re-printed with the Ecco insignia, replicating the original designs.
I posted a comment earlier, but for some reason it isn't showing up.
Black Sparrow was the home of Bukowski. In my mind that's all you need to know.
I'm not sure what you mean. That statement could go either way.
Do you mind elaborating?
HPD, what's the problem? You've been distrustful and unnaturally short with us since you got here. We're just trying to help you.
Black Sparrow Press said:Our submissions and query policy for authors and illustrators:
Authors and illustrators should note that Black Sparrow Books does not accept unsolicited manuscripts, portfolios, or proposals. Authors and illustrators are advised to have their agent contact us if they would like us to consider a project. There is no need to address your letter to a particular editor. We prefer query letters rather than full manuscript submissions. If you still would like to send in unsolicited submissions for consideration, please address them to the Editorial Department, attn: Black Sparrow Books Submissions, at our Boston office.
"The statement could only have meant positive things..."
I disagree.
Bukowski was a very polemical icon.
I have met many people who have hated his writing and everything he stood for. I have also met people who idolize him.