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Love great writing?
For more than fifty years we have done more than anyone
else to bring new, challenging and exciting writing from just about everywhere
to readers absolutely everywhere. As an independent publisher we have always
had to punch above our weight to make an impact, so if we say that in the
process we have published countless great works, including those of seven
Nobel Prize winners, you will understand why we’re proud of our record.
We would be grateful if you would take a look around this website to discover
some of our titles; or perhaps acquaint yourself with our authors. Most
importantly, get to know us as publishers, because we value your readership
and would welcome any suggestions that you might have.
If you would like a book on our list that is currently unavailable, please let
us know and we’ll see what we can do for you.
Nobel Prize Winner, Orhan Pamuk, writes the foreword for new Peter Owen title, The Idle Years.
Turkey's most famous living author, Orhan Pamuk, briefly reflects on one
of Turkey's best-loved writers,Orhan Kemal, in the foreword for a new Peter
Owen translation,The
Idle Years.
Arthur Guinness UK book launch at the Irish Embassy, March 6th 2008 -
signed copies of 'Arthur's Round' by Patrick Guinness are now available
The new biography on the founder of Ireland's most famous drink, written
by a direct descendant, Patrick Guinness. Arthur's
Round is an authoritative portrait of a remarkable Irishman whose story
has never really been told till now. The book was launched in in Dublin
on November 19th but the book's publication was also celebrated at
the Irish Embassy on March 6th. Our thanks goes to Patrick, the Guinness
family and the Irish Embassy for a wonderful evening. Some pictures from
the evening can be found on our blog pages - and customers who
would like a copy signed by Patrick Guinness can get one from the Sales
Team
Joanne Harris writes foreword for Boy In Darkness
We're delighted to announce that Joanne Harris, author of Chocolat and
The Lollipop Girls has written a foreword for Boy In Darkness.Take
a look at the Boy In Darkness page to read more about this and this
remarkable collection of stories.
Wheel of Fortune reprint now in stock
The phenomenal interest in Edith Piaf that has been (re) awakened by
the new film La Vie En Rose has
ensured that Wheel Of Fortune is far
and away our best-seller at the moment. The reprint of this book is now
available in the trade. Visitors to this website can order it through
the website at sales@peterowen.com -
and purchase it for £10.00, £3.00 off the RRP.
Anna Kavan Event, 3rd July
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Peter Owen in the Telegraph
To mark Peter's 80th birthday, the Daily Telegraph published an
interview
Read the article>
Mervyn Peake: The Man and His Art
Compiled by Sebastian Peake and Alison Eldred
Edited by G. Peter Winnington
'Peake's attitude is summed up by a poem that achieved popularity some
forty years after he wrote it. "To live at all", he said, "is miracle
enough." Of course he did much more than live. "Art", he used to say,
"is ultimately sorcery." He infused his life and art into everything he
touched. And his sorceries continue to entrance us'– Michael Moorcock. Read
more about this major new volume>
