Slate is an independent publishing house that showcases the work of marginalised and under-represented authors and artists, primarily in the form of hardback and paperback books. We aim to inspire all lovers of literature and culture by curating artisan, boutique collections that are cultivated into hand-bound works of art. We also produce traditional paperbacks that reflect the same artistic flair in their design and written quality. Slate’s namesake signifies a return to organic, authentic and unaffected material, as well as traditional methods of inscription and this is instrumental in the design of our books. We love to share our creativity by using a variety of textiles and by incorporating letterpress artwork into all of our hand-bound publications and accompanying prints. Our readers can take pleasure in the knowledge that their hand-crafted books are all unique and authentic pieces of art to cherish. Our ethos is to represent the literary underdog, seeking writers that do not have access to the necessary funding, literary agents, media channels, educational opportunities, or have other challenging impairments. We represent a broad spectrum of writers, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds, LGBTQ communities, and ethnic groups that have historically been minoritised throughout the publishing industry. Each collection takes a slightly different aesthetic form to compliment the outstanding talent, and is similarly named after a natural, mineral or elemental material. From accessible paperback series with marbled endpapers to large, hand-bound and letterpressed artisanal collections, Slate projects the work of it's artists and authors into the public sphere with an aesthetic authenticity that mirrors the vitality of its content.
