Collection context
Summary
- Creator:
- Catbird Press
- Abstract:
- The Catbird Press mss., ca. 1983-2003, consists primarily of the files of small, independent book publisher Catbird Press.
- Extent:
- 22 Boxes
- Language:
- Materials are in English
- Preferred citation:
[Item], Catbird Press mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
Background
- Biographical / Historical:
The Catbird Press was founded in 1987 by Robert Wechsler for the purpose of publishing Czech literature in translation and sophisticated prose humor in the classic American tradition. American fiction was added to the line-up in 1991 and British fiction in 1999. Other titles include two non-fiction works relating to charitable giving and improving public schools, as well as Rob Wechsler's book about translating and translation: Performing Without a Stage: The Art of Literary Translation. Catbird Press books are distributed to bookstores and wholesalers by Independent Publishers Group, some records for which are present in the collection.
- Scope and Content:
The Catbird Press mss., ca. 1983-2003, consists primarily of the files of small, independent book publisher Catbird Press. The Publications series includes correspondence with authors, translators and illustrators; drafts of books; promotion, sales and marketing, subsidiary rights and production materials; notes; reviews; as well as manuscripts of translations submitted to the Press that Catbird did not publish. The Personal series contains manuscripts and some correspondence relating to Wechsler's own writings such as book reviews, translations of Czech poems, and a long unpublished novel titled In Succession. Also present are his "To Do" sheets, vitae, and notebooks. The Business/Office series contains additional materials regarding general distribution, warehousing, trade shows, and other post-publication matters.
- Acquisition information:
- Gift. 2006, 2007
- Arrangement:
The collection is organized into the following series: I. Publications; II. Personal; III. Business/Office.
- Physical location:
- ALF (Auxiliary Library Facility)
Access
- RESTRICTIONS:
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This collection is open for research.
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- TERMS OF ACCESS:
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Photography and digitization may be restricted for some collections. Copyright restrictions may apply. Before publishing, researchers are responsible for securing permission from all applicable rights holders, then filling out the Permission to Publish form.
- PREFERRED CITATION:
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[Item], Catbird Press mss., Lilly Library, Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana.
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- LOCATION OF THIS COLLECTION:
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1200 East Seventh StreetBloomington, Indiana 47405-5500, USA
- CAMPUS:
- Indiana University Bloomington
- CONTACT:
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(812) 855-2452liblilly@indiana.edu