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Another New Calligraphy

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About the press

Another New Calligraphy is an independent press and curatorial project dedicated to the intersection of text and image. Founded with an ethos of experimentation and collaboration, it operates as a platform for artists and writers who treat language as a material and visual phenomenon. The organization's core mission is to foster dialogue between literary and visual practices, often through limited-edition publications, exhibitions, and public programs that challenge conventional boundaries of the book form.

Publishing focus

Another New Calligraphy has enjoyed the quiet thrill of making and sharing since 2009. ANC guides writers and musicians in the realization of their work via the production of quality books and musics; the online journal Impossible Task showcases additional creative achievements. Another New Calligraphy hopes to deliver small acts of wonder while facilitating an appreciation of unique experiences and perspectives. Their catalog strives to showcase diverse voices while honoring the stories they tell and the communities they represent.

PoetryFictionCreative NonfictionTranslationChapbookNovellaShort Story CollectionsEssay CollectionsPoetry Collections

Selected authors
Kevin Bertolero, Jay Besemer, Mercedes Lucero, Grace Covill-Grennan, Sara Matson, Tom Snarsky, Karin Wraley Barbee, Lydia Copeland Gwyn, Ashley Miranda, Zoë Etkin, Silvia Angulo, Yu-Han Chao, Boona Daroom, Howie Good, Anna King Ivey, Catherine Kyle, Kassy Lee, Catherine Kyle, Viola Lee, M. Henry Milks, Rushing Pittman, Christine Stoddard, Rick Henry

Calls & opportunities

3 listed

Manuscript submissions

Reading periodJan 1 to Dec 31
Reading feeNo
Response time3 to 6 months
Simultaneous submissionsYes
Unsolicited submissionsYes

Artists and writers should approach Another New Calligraphy with a clear understanding of its focus on the materiality of language and the book as an artistic medium. Submissions should demonstrate a rigorous engagement with text-image relationships, whether through poetry, visual writing, or hybrid forms. It is advisable to review past publications to align with the press's aesthetic and conceptual concerns. Proposals should include a concise project description, sample work, and a note on how the project fits within the organization's mission. Patience is encouraged, as responses may take time due to the small team.

Another New Calligraphy seeks work exploring the human experience, our internal worlds, and life among others; these complex systems are often clearest in our slightest moments. Please familiarize yourself with recent projects for a general sense of these themes and their past expression. While the catalog’s niche may seem primarily poetic, other modes of expression are more than welcome. The press is always on the lookout for more music and nonfiction, as well as further opportunities to broaden the inclusivity of its community. Marginalized creators are highly encouraged to consider Another New Calligraphy as a home for their work.

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