Record #:

28404

Author(s):

Moser, Bob

Abstract:

Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill celebrates its tenth anniversary this fall and the publishing house’s history is detailed. Algonquin’s founding by Louis D. Rubin, Jr. and Shannon Ravenel are described. Also detailed is the national attention and success the publishing house has achieved through its publication of Southern authors, unknown authors, and literary fiction. Finally, the publishing house’s struggles are also detailed and why they have remained successful.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 11 Issue 34, July 1993, p9-11 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Algonquin Books (Chapel Hill); Publishers and publishing--Chapel Hill; Literature--Southern; Literature--North Carolina

Record #:

28405

Author(s):

Moser, Bob

Abstract:

While Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill has found success on the national level, some still stereotype the fiction it publishes. Unable to separate itself from its Southern identity, the publishing house has received criticism and often struggles to be taken seriously. Some critics believe its middle class Southerness is “cute,” but not of a high quality. No matter what the publishing house does to fight the stereotype and national success it achieves, it cannot solve the problems facing literature written in, about, and published in the South.

Source:

Independent Weekly (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 11 Issue 34, July 1993, p11-13 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Literature--Southern; Publishers and publishing--Chapel Hill; Algonquin Books (Chapel Hill)