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Now Available | Two 15th Anniversary Publications

To mark the 15th anniversary of Apt. 9 Press, we have produced two new chapbooks. The first, Some Silences: Notes on Small Press, is a a set of personal reflections by publisher Cameron Anstee on this business of the small press. The second, Apt. 9 Press 2009 – 2024: A Checklist, is just what itContinue reading “Now Available | Two 15th Anniversary Publications”

Now Available | But in the Stillness by Dag T. Straumsvåg

Apt. 9 Press is proud to announce that But in the Stillness by Norwegian poet Dag T. Straumsvåg is now available for purchase. The chapbook was written in the days surrounding the death of Nelson Ball, and reflects Dag’s close relationship with Nelson as both his friend and one of his translators. Apt. 9’s longstandingContinue reading “Now Available | But in the Stillness by Dag T. Straumsvåg”

Now Available | Moez Surani, The First Thousand Questions

Apt. 9 Press is thrilled to announce that a new chapbook from Moez Surani is now available–The First Thousand Questions is a documentary work recording and annotating the questions asked by Surani’s young daughter. Full details and link to buy here. Review copies are available, just send us a note.

Now Available | Artie Gold & George Bowering, Abdication Speech

In 2023, Apt. 9 was lucky enough to publish an installment of George Bowering’s ongoing “poetic exchange” with Artie Gold, a project in which he is re-writing poems from Gold’s long-lost manuscript, Romantic Words. Now in 2024, Apt. 9 has just published another installment–Abdication Speech. Chapbook includes an excerpt from an essay by Ken NorrisContinue reading “Now Available | Artie Gold & George Bowering, Abdication Speech”

Now Available: concussion, baby by Ellen Chang-Richardson

I am delighted to announce that Apt. 9’s final title of 2023 is now available–concussion, baby by Ellen Chang-Richardson. Ellen is co-founder of Ottawa’s amazing Riverbed Reading Series and has a first trade book out in 2024 (in addition to a slew of other notable publications and roles). Full details and link to buy here.Continue reading “Now Available: concussion, baby by Ellen Chang-Richardson”

Now Available: Learning to Crawl (and other poems) by Beth Follett

Nearly ten years ago Apt. 9 had the privilege of publishing Beth Follett, legendary publisher of Pedlar Press and remarkable writer. The press could not be happier to have worked with Beth again. Learning to Crawl (and other poems) is now available for purchase. We will share information here about a launch in the comingContinue reading “Now Available: Learning to Crawl (and other poems) by Beth Follett”

Now Available: Word Happens Poem by Barbara Caruso

Apt. 9 Press is thrilled to announce that Word Happens Poem by Barbara Caruso is now available. This project has been a number of years in the making, and I am so happy that people will be able to read this work at long last. More information on the book, including a link to purchase,Continue reading “Now Available: Word Happens Poem by Barbara Caruso”

Now Available | Memento Mishka by Jennifer Baker & Dave Currie

Apt. 9 is delighted to announce that Memento Mishka by Jennifer Baker and Dave Currie is now available to order. I worked with Dave previously on Apt. 9 favourite Bird Facts, while Jennifer Baker is the author of excellent chapbooks from Trainwreck Press and above/ground press. I count them both as old friends, as IContinue reading “Now Available | Memento Mishka by Jennifer Baker & Dave Currie”

Now Available | Artie Gold & George Bowering

Romantic Wounds by Artie Gold and George Bowering is now available from Apt. 9 Press. The chapbook is the latest published installment in Bowering’s ongoing project of “poetic exchange” with Gold’s long-lost manuscript, Romantic Words. Previous installments have appeared in Mouse Eggs, and from above/ground press. It is an honour to publish both Bowering andContinue reading “Now Available | Artie Gold & George Bowering”