Since 1986 Mercury House has published a mix of fiction (novels, story collections, literary classics, and works in translation) and nonfiction in areas such as environment and nature, literary travel, film and performing arts, human rights and indigenous peoples, women's studies, and biography and memoirs. Our books are distinguished by editorial care, design and production excellence, and creative marketing.
Previous Directors
William Brinton (Founder)
Alev Lytle Croutier (1986-1990)
Thomas Christensen (1990-2000)
Kirsten Janene-Nelson (2000-2005)
Former Board Members listed listed here.
Jeremy Bigalke, Executive Director
Rolando Sandor, Assistant Editor
Iraida Velasco, Rights & Translations
Natasha Lee, Intern
Board of Directors
Albert M. Everitt, President
Drago Sbragia-Zoricic, Treasurer
John T. Brookes
Dolph Andrews
In order to continue publishing valuable literature, the press relies on philanthropy in the form of grants, gifts, and donations from foundation, corporate, government, and individual sources.
Click here for a list of our past and present supporters.
Please contact Mercury House about sponsoring specific literary projects, or the press in general.
Mercury House books can be found at all bookstores and ordered through online retailers. Bookstores and Libraries must order from our trade distributors:
Small Press Distribution
1341 Seventh Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
tel: 800.869.7553
e: spd@spdbooks.org
Gazelle Book Services Limited
Falcon House, Queen Square
Lancaster LA1 1RN, United Kingdom
tel: +44.1524.68765
fax: +44.1524.63232
Exam and Desk Copies are available to instructors, assistants, or agents. Submit requests on department letterhead and specify the course name, anticipated enrollment, and date course starts. Please email or mail requests.
