Hand-sewn camaraderie

A new distributor, an award-winning chapbook, and memories made on the road.

Thirty West is proud to announce that we now have representation and distribution through Asterism Books.

“Founded in 2021 by a small group of independent publishers, Asterism Books is a one-stop shop to order from member presses and gives publishers the software tools to take orders and send invoices.”

While we will still have in-house fulfillment for chapbooks and traditional books, we will periodically stock their warehouse. Small, retail discounts are available now. You can obtain industry-leading, wholesale discounts for your bookstore or university if you register.

Click the button below to see our catalog and inquire about Asterism Books’ customer service.

Next up, we’re finally in season for our 7th Wavelengths contest winner, BLOSSOM BOY, by debut poet, Beck Anson. This past Sunday, we had a binding party with the TW masthead and friends.

Limited-edition version: 30 copies, saddle-stitched with our 100% hemp cord thread and linen-blend paper. Inside, contains a water-dissolvable pouch containing Eastern red columbine (aquilegia canadensis) seeds. The cover is a gorgeous, original drawing by artist, Ryan Siegmann.

Click the button below to preorder your copy. Supplies are very limited. The official release is on 8/30.

Amidst these historic announcements, TW has a tentative road schedule for the fall season. Below are some dates on which you will see some TW presence. Vendor tables, in-person readings, and supporting acts.

• 8/26: The Philadelphia Bookstore Crawl at A Novel Idea / Philadelphia, PA

• 8/27: Bring a Blanket #3 / Philadelphia, PA

• September: Blossom Boy Virtual Launch (date TBA)

• 9/9-9/10: Printer’s Row Lit Fest (reading only; TBD) / Chicago, IL

• 9/23: Barrelhouse Conference / Temple University

• 9/24: Bring a Blanket #4 / Philadelphia, PA

• 10/7: Collingswood Book Festival / Collingswood, NJ

• 10/13: Late Nights at Full Moon Records Book Launch (features TBA) / Arcadia University

• 11/12: Solace Farms Book Fest / Kimberton, PA

• 11/26: Scribes on South at Tattooed Mom (features TBA) / Philadelphia, PA

As you can see, this is a huge schedule. We may add more, so stay connected with us. Our masthead will be hard at work making sure we can see you. Catalog restock, Fall of Fiction updates, and Afterimages essays are coming soon, too.

-Josh D.