Publishing ///
Beyond Baroque began as an avant-garde poetry magazine and, in 1971, started issuing chapbooks, magazines, and other small-press publications in support of emerging and established writers. Beyond Baroque Books grew out of that history, grounded in experimentation, community, and a commitment to bringing innovative writing to the public.
Beyond Baroque Books
Founded in 1998, Beyond Baroque Books is the publishing arm of Beyond Baroque. The imprint’s launch expanded Beyond Baroque’s commitment to innovative, boundary-pushing literary work.
Since its founding, Beyond Baroque Books has published work by writers across generations, including Diane di Prima, David Meltzer, Jack Hirschman, and Jean-Luc Godard. Recent titles include The Writing Life: 55 Years at Beyond Baroque and Peter J. Harris’ collection, SongAgain. Its list reflects Beyond Baroque’s long-standing investment in adventurous writing, poetic experimentation, and independent publishing.
Peter J. Harris
Pacific Coast Poetry Series
Launched in 2013, the Pacific Coast Poetry Series became the primary poetry series of Beyond Baroque Books in the years that followed. Its list includes anthologies such as Wide Awake: The Poets of Los Angeles and Beyond and Poetry Goes to the Movies, along with individual titles by Nance Van Winckel, Carine Topal, Carol Ellis, and Carol Potter. The series reflects Beyond Baroque’s continuing investment in contemporary poetry and the literature of Los Angeles and the West Coast.
Publishing Today
Beyond Baroque Books continues to publish selected titles as part of Beyond Baroque’s broader commitment to innovative literature and independent literary culture in Los Angeles.
Submissions
Beyond Baroque Books does not generally accept unsolicited manuscripts or book proposals. From time to time, Beyond Baroque may announce open calls or special publishing opportunities. Please check this page for updates.