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Sunday, September 6, 2009

Helping Out the Little Guy

Over the past year I've had the pleasure of requesting/receiving ARC's from big publishing companies and small publishing companies. But as the economy gets worse and I see stores and businesses closing left and right here in Michigan, I can't help but worry about the publishing houses out there that are trying to sell books in these tight times. So I just wanted to take a minute and highlight a company that I've had the pleasure of dealing with for the past couple of months---- Bancroft Press.

I was first introduced to Bancroft Press when I was contacted by Harrison to read Back Creek. After reading and loving this sweet gem, I sent Harrison my review link and he wanted to know if I would like to read some other books from their Children's/YA catalog. So I poured over it and chose 7 or 8 and he sent them ALL to me!! How many companies will do that? Not many! This means a lot to me as a reader. On Tuesday, September 8, to help celebrate the kick-off of going back to school I will be reviewing a series about a girl named Mia. She was created by a junior-high teacher who had sent her manuscript to every single publisher out there. She received many rejection letters, until one day Bancroft Press told her that Mia needed to be heard!! How awesome is that? Without the little guys, these talented writers would never get a chance to show the world what they can do. Without the little guys we, as readers, may miss out on a beautiful story that makes an impact on our lives. I would like to take my hats off to Bancroft Press and all of those little guys out there who are trying to make it in these hard, economic times and are trying to compete against the mega $$$ that the larger publishing companies have to promote their books. I ask you, my fellow bloggers that review books on a regular basis, to please consider accepting books from a little guy every once in a while.


About Bancroft Press:
Based in Baltimore, Maryland, Bancroft Press is a general interest book publisher that seeks to produce high quality works of fiction and nonfiction. By conscious choice, our writers have been, are, and will continue to be "in-the-trenches" journalists and other professionals -- authorities who know and present their stories and subjects better than anyone in the country.

Established in 1995
Bancroft Press operates under the slogan books that enlighten. It has published nearly two dozen books, from a TV thriller, a Hollywood novel, young adult fiction, and adult mysteries to non-fiction books ranging from humor, health, and cultural criticism, to history, business, art, and personal investment.

Recognition
Publishers Weekly called Bancroft Press small but enterprising, Bancroft Press has received plaudits from syndicated columnist Liz Smith, who calls Bancroft up and coming, and a special honor from book publishing guru John Kremer who in 1998 designated Bancroft "one of the top 101 independent book publishers in the U.S." based on design, content, selection, marketing, volume, and sales.

As of June 2005, five of Bancroft’s books have been sold to mass market paperback, seven to book clubs, four to the movies and television, four to a foreign publisher, three to audio book publishers, and two to serial sales. In just the Young Adult area, it has published one Alex Award winner, one Edgar finalist, and one book garnering a Booklist starred review.


Bruce L. Bortz - Publisher

18 comments:

  1. How nice of you to highlight Bancroft Press! I went to their catalog after I read your entry, and checked out their books. Aha, that's where "Hume's Fork" is! I'm definitely going to spend more time over there! Thanks for the write-up!

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  2. Well said Staci. Thanks for profiling this generous Company.

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  3. Nice tribute, Staci. I like to patronise companies that show a generous helping spirit and companies that treat their employees well. If I read about a company that is horrible to their workers, I generally do not like to do business with them. You know what they say, what goes around, comes around.

    have a good weekend and happy reading.

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  4. They sound like a FABULOUS company....I loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee those that help the struggling and recognize talent! :):):):):):):):):):):):)

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  5. Thank you for sharing this. In these tough economic times, it's even more important to support small businesses.

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  6. Bancroft Press is great and Harrison is wonderful to work with.

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  7. I love Bancroft Press! They are so friendly! Thanks for highlighting them!

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  8. I love to pick up books from the smaller publishers. Some of the greatest treasures are found there. After all, they can't afford to be backing mediocre books.

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  9. It is important that we, as consumers, help support those services and products we value. Especially during these economic times. Thank you for featuring Bancroft Press today, Staci. I do enjoy discovering small publishers!

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  10. I remember visiting a small publishing house in the Upper Peninsula when I was a teenager. I was really fascinated with the place and at the time (early teens) I had hoped to get a summer job there in the future. The "little guys" are so important.

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  11. Thanks for sharing this, Staci! I agree Harrison is a wonderful person to work with. :)

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  12. Small/independent presses are like indie bookstores. They not only fulfill the need of a niche market but provide a venue for start-up authors and obscure/rare literature. Great post. :)

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  13. Yay... what a wonderful post! I love it and hearing about new/small presses... just like supporting small and independent book stores. Great post Staci!

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  14. Thanks for sharing Staci, Bancroft Press sound like a wonderful company to be associated with!!

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  15. I love supporting the small independent publishers. I actually have a book here that they sent me to review, and which I hope to get to soon. They sent it all the way to me in Japan so they get major points from me already!

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  16. I was recently contacted by Harrison as well and was amazed at the time he took with me. I'm glad you highlighted Bancroft Press.

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  17. Bancroft must be really great to work with if you have given them this awesome shout-out. Eight books- and all at once! Impressive. I, too, like to root for the little guy. It is hard for me to purchase books these days that I have not seen a lot of press or reviews about but I am more than willing to give these guys a try. I wonder what other small publishers others recommend?

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  18. I just went and visited their site and realized I was familiar with several of their books and found several more I would love to read! I have bookmarked them so I don't forget about them!

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