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| PS Publishing | |
|---|---|
| Name | PS Publishing |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Peter Crowther |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Headquarters | Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire |
| Distribution | Independent; specialty booksellers; online retailers |
| Topics | Speculative fiction; horror; science fiction; fantasy |
| Website | (omitted) |
PS Publishing is a British independent press founded in 1999 by Peter Crowther that specializes in short fiction, novellas, and collected works within speculative fiction genres. The press has become known for producing limited-edition and trade editions, collaborating with established and emerging writers in science fiction, fantasy and horror. Operating from the United Kingdom, the company has worked with a wide array of authors, editors, artists, and award bodies across the Anglophone speculative fiction community.
PS Publishing was established in 1999 by editor and publisher Peter Crowther following his editorial work on genre anthologies and ties to figures in science fiction and fantasy publishing. Early projects involved collaborations with authors associated with imprints and houses such as Gollancz, Tor Books, Subterranean Press, and Night Shade Books. Over the 2000s the press grew through limited editions, signed hardbacks, and collaborations with artists linked to galleries and conventions like Worldcon and World Fantasy Convention. Milestones include partnerships with editors and authors who had associations with awards such as the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, and Bram Stoker Award.
PS Publishing produces a mix of limited signed editions, deluxe hardbacks, and trade paperbacks, often releasing novellas and collected stories not readily available from larger houses. Their catalog includes single-author collections, themed anthologies, and reprints of out-of-print works by creators who have connections to publishers like Gollancz, Orbit Books, and HarperCollins. The press has issued works in multiple formats coordinated with specialty booksellers and events such as Eastercon and World Fantasy Convention, and has worked with bookbinders and designers familiar to collectors who follow releases from imprints like Subterranean Press.
PS Publishing’s roster features writers whose careers intersect with major genre institutions and awards: authors with ties to Stephen King–adjacent circles, contributors who have been shortlisted for the Hugo Award and Nebula Award, and EU and North American writers who have published with Gollancz and Tor Books. Notable contributors include writers previously published by Night Shade Books, Subterranean Press, and authors who have edited for magazines such as Asimov's Science Fiction, Interzone, and Clarkesworld Magazine. The press has released memoir-length essays, novellas, and story collections by authors linked to franchises and universes represented in outlets like Dark Horse Comics and DC Comics.
Titles from the press have received nominations and wins from major genre prize organizations, including the Hugo Award, Nebula Award, Bram Stoker Award, and recognition from juries associated with the World Fantasy Award and regional prizes in the United Kingdom. PS Publishing has also been acknowledged at conventions such as Worldcon and World Fantasy Convention where editors, authors, and artists associated with the press have appeared on panels and juries. Individual releases have been cited in year-end lists by publications tied to institutions like Locus Magazine and critics who track prize shortlists for the Hugo Award and Nebula Award.
PS Publishing operates as an independent press focusing on low-run, collectible editions alongside wider trade releases. Distribution channels include independent booksellers, online retailers, convention sales at events like Worldcon and Eastercon, and direct orders handled through specialty bookselling partners that also work with houses such as Subterranean Press and Tachyon Publications. Their model emphasizes print runs and signed copies aimed at collectors who follow specialty imprints and award-winning authors. The press has negotiated rights and contracts comparable to arrangements used by other independent publishers affiliated with authors represented by agencies and organizations operating within the United Kingdom and the North American market.
Editorial standards at the press reflect practices common to small-press houses with emphasis on author-editor collaboration and careful manuscript selection from submissions and solicitations. Design and production often employ artists and print specialists with credits in limited-edition publishing and ties to galleries and convention art shows, paralleling collaborators who work with Subterranean Press and Centipede Press. Book design approaches include commissioned cover art, bespoke bindings, and typography choices informed by traditions seen in collectible editions by publishers such as Arkham House and PS Publishing’s peers.
PS Publishing has influenced the speculative fiction ecosystem by providing publishing avenues for novellas and collections that larger houses sometimes overlook, helping sustain careers of mid-list and emerging authors connected to magazines like Asimov's Science Fiction and Clarkesworld Magazine. The press’s presence at conventions such as Worldcon and World Fantasy Convention and participation in award circuits including the Hugo Award and World Fantasy Award have reinforced its role as a bridge between creators, collectors, and critical institutions. Through limited editions, reprints, and new commissions, the press has contributed to archival availability and collector culture within the science fiction, fantasy, and horror communities.
Category:British publishing companies Category:Speculative fiction publishers