Writers & Books [catalog] / Writers & Books

Identifier:REF.SE.1476

Dimensions:v. : ill. ; 28 cm

Publication dates:1982

Library of Congress Subject Headings:Rare books--Catalogs, Book catalogs, Small presses, Poetry

Description:About Writers & Books: "Writers & Books began in 1974 as The Book Bus, a mobile bookstore and book distributor traveling throughout the northeastern United States, and playing an instrumental part in the growth of independent publishers in the 1970s. By reaching individuals, bookstores and libraries in its travels, The Book Bus introduced thousands of new readers to many unrecognized, but important, American writers. In 1980, the Book Bus became Writers & Books, a storefront literary center in a commercial/residential neighborhood in Rochester. In 1985, Writers & Books moved from this original location to a former police precinct station, a landmark building designed by Rochester architect and illustrator Claude Bragdon. In its new home, Writers & Books was able to greatly expand its programs. We publish books that are an outgrowth of our programs and that reflect our mission to best serve our audience and the field of literature." -Writers & Books Writers & Books continues to publish and distribute books, with book lists available online at wab.org About the Catalogue: "Within the pages of this catalogue are the books of contemporary artists and writers; books we have selected from independent publishers throughout the country and abroad. The publishers all have this in common: a set of standards that puts quality before profits-- and that makes all the difference. The scope of work listed within these pages includes poetry, fiction, criticism, photography, and art." The distribution project was funded in part by the New York State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts. CBA Holdings Include: Catalogue 1982