We are Ireland's only small press dedicated to literature of the fantastic. Named for the now subterranean waterway that flows through the bustling neighbourhood of Rathmines, Dublin's Swan River Press was founded in 2003 by author and editor Brian J. Since its inception, the press has specialised in literature of the Gothic, strange, and supernatural, with an emphasis on Ireland's past and presen
t contributions to the genre. In Spring 2013 we launched our flagship journal The Green Book: Writings on Irish Gothic, Supernatural and Fantastic Literature. This twice-yearly publication is a much-needed venue in which to explore and celebrate Irish genre literature in all its guises. All of our publications, both inside and out, are attractively designed with an aim towards enhancing the reader's experience. Our hardbound editions feature dustjackets, printed boards, sewn binding, head and tail bands, and are lithographically printed on high-quality paper. Our chapbooks and booklets are assembled and sewn by hand unless otherwise noted. altogether irresistible."
-Michael Dirda, The Washington Post
"Each [book] is produced in an edition of 400 copies with full colour dust jackets, and they are among the most attractive volumes to come to me for review, the care that has gone into their making and design self-evident. Publisher Brian J. Showers has served his authors magnificently."
-Peter Tennant, Black Static
"Swan River Press has emerged as one of the most inspirinng new presses over the past decade. Not only are the books beautifully presented and professionally produced, but they aspire consistently to high literary quality and originality, ranging from current writers of supernatural/weird fiction to rare of forgotten works by departed authors."
-Peter Bell, Ghosts & Scholars
