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Fonograf Editions

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About the magazine

Fonograf Editions is an independent publisher and record label founded in 2016 by poet and editor Jeff Alessandrelli. Emerging from a desire to dissolve boundaries between literary and sonic arts, it operates as a hybrid entity: publishing books of poetry and experimental prose alongside vinyl records of spoken word, sound poetry, and musical collaborations. The press is guided by a curatorial vision that prioritizes risk, formal invention, and the interplay between text and sound, often treating the page and the groove as continuous media. Its catalog includes works by established and emerging artists, with a particular emphasis on projects that challenge conventional genre distinctions.

Submitting your work

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Fonograf Editions primarily solicits submissions through its annual Open Genre Prize, which welcomes manuscripts that defy easy categorization. Before submitting, thoroughly review the press's catalog to understand its aesthetic range—work that is formally innovative, attentive to sound and rhythm, and comfortable moving between text and performance is most likely to resonate. The press values careful craftsmanship, so present your manuscript with clean formatting and a clear sense of how it engages with the sonic or intermedial possibilities of the page. Simultaneous submissions are typically accepted, but notify promptly if your work is placed elsewhere. Given the small team, response times may be lengthy; patience and professionalism are appreciated.