When was Stone Bridge Press founded and by whom?
Stone Bridge Press was founded in 1989 by Peter Goodman. It is distributed by Consortium Book Sales and Distribution and focuses on books related to Japan and broader Asia.
Questions about Stone Bridge Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What subjects does Stone Bridge Press publish books about?
Stone Bridge Press publishes roughly 90 books covering anime and manga, calligraphy, origami, Japanese customs, culture, aesthetics, language, fiction, poetry, and nonfiction. The press has expanded more recently to include books on Korea and China.
Who are some notable authors published by Stone Bridge Press?
Notable authors include Donald Richie, Frederik L. Schodt, Liza Dalby, Naoki Inose, Jonathan Clements, Helen McCarthy, Hiroaki Sato, and Leza Lowitz.
What happened to Stone Bridge Press when Yohan Inc. went bankrupt?
Stone Bridge Press was sold to Yohan Inc. in 2005, but was acquired by IBC Publishing of Tokyo shortly before Yohan announced bankruptcy in July 2008. Founder Peter Goodman then reacquired the press from IBC in fall 2009, re-establishing it as an independent house.
What are some of the most notable publications from Stone Bridge Press?
Notable Stone Bridge Press publications include The Astro Boy Essays, Dreamland Japan: Writings on Modern Manga, The Four Immigrants Manga, The Donald Richie Reader, and Persona: A Biography of Yukio Mishima.
Is Stone Bridge Press still independent?
Yes. After founder Peter Goodman reacquired the press from IBC Publishing in fall 2009, Stone Bridge Press has operated as an independent press distributed by Consortium Book Sales and Distribution.