Archives of The Enitharmon Press
Details
Type of record: Archive
Title: Archives of The Enitharmon Press
Classmark: BC MS 20c Enitharmon
Creator(s): Enitharmon Press()
Date(s): 1967-2014
Size and medium: 279 boxes; 4 items
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/499846
Collection group(s): English Literature
Description
The archive includes material from the early years of 'The Enitharmon Press' through to the present day. It represents the tenures of both Alan Clodd and Stephen Stuart-Smith.
The collection includes a considerable amount of correspondence, largely between Clodd, Stuart-Smith and the writers and artists associated with the Press. The collection also includes a large number of proofs, layouts and publication designs.
The collection is not catalogued in detail and is subject to review.
Biography or history
Enitharmon was founded in 1967 by Alan Clodd and began publishing in 1969 as an independent poetry press. Under Alan Clodd's stewardship Enitharmon published over 150 titles, with new and emerging writers as well as older and established poets. Enitharmon contributors include Kathleen Raine, Paula Rego, David Gascoyne, Lawrence Sail, Edward Upward, Vernon Watkins, Gilbert and George and John Heath-Stubbs.
Enitharmon produces poetry at its core, but also literary criticisms, memoirs and translations. They have also produced a series of limited-edition chapbooks and artists’ books. Post 1987, following the succession from Alan Clodd to Stephen Stuart-Smith, the company increased their output of artists’ work.
Originally run out of Alan Clodd's home in East Finchley, Enitharmon moved to Kentish Town in 2001. At the same time, the company Enitharmon Editions was established as an art focused sister company to Enitharmon Press. In 2013, Enitharmon moved from Kentish town to Bloomsbury where the company continues to publish and maintain strong personal relationships with its artists and writers. The nature of which can be seen throughout the innumerable emails, letters and postcards held in the collection.
Sources:
Stephen Stuart-Smith, 'Enitharmon Editions', Parenthesis, issue 28, Spring 2015.
The Enitharmon Press, http://www.enitharmon.co.uk/about_us.asp [accessed 29/09/2016].
Access and usage
Access
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