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Though quite different in form, the 3 books by these authors form an imaginary triangle for us, as each does its part to offset the struggles of the year with beauty and immediacy. These are books to escape into, and I was almost going to write “during quiet moments at home.” We all certainly have an abundance of moments at home; but are they quiet, and is there space to take a moment and just read? The work presented here creates a hum to find the quiet in- the flashlight under the blanket, the coolness of the pillow.

Join us to hear each reader from 3 points on the globe- Portland, Oregon / the Eastern United States / and the United Kingdom. Hosted by publisher Andrew Barton and collaborator/Two Plum author Joshua James Amberson.

PostedJanuary 20, 2021

Authorandrew barton

In advance of the holidays, Two Plum Press is pleased to announce that three new titles have been added to the bookshop:

BODY OF WATER by Alexis Wolf

GLITTER by Alex Baker in two colors of dust jacket; twilight and pearl!

THE ADVENTURES OF WEE ENNUI by Andrew Barton

PostedDecember 10, 2020

Authorandrew barton

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Join us Saturday, December 5th for a discussion led by Joshua James Amberson and Andrew Barton, a reading by Alexis Wolf, & general celebration.

The event will last for about an hour beginning at 12:30pm West Coast time / 8:30pm in the UK.

Register here!

Follow the Zoom link to enter the waiting room. Your microphone and camera should automatically be switched off when you enter.

About the book:

Body of Water is forthcoming with Two Plum Press. Centered on swimming and watery themes, the essays in this collection meander through chronic illness, climate breakdown, national identity, feminism, the pandemic and general resilience.

Each copy of Body of Water is handmade with beautiful letterpressed dust jackets.

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Excerpt:

It startles me to see so much life in the shallow water. I remind myself that just because I don’t know it – don’t understand it – doesn’t mean it isn’t good. Wading deeper within the boundary between two worlds, where ecosystems touch, the meeting place feels holy.

My bold friends are far ahead, already out in the deep water. Calling to me, unafraid. Seeing them out there gives me even more courage: I dive within that other world, my nerves electrifying as I swim out. Coming up for air, salt sticks to my lips, it touches my tongue and mixes with the raindrops hitting my face.

It is quiet and still as we float, far from both the shore and the shipping lane. I relax into the moment, forgetting about the creatures in the water, and the antique explosive further out. Nothing feels cold against me anymore, not the air, not the water. Our bodies hover at the surface, suspended by the slowly gathering darkness.

PostedDecember 10, 2020

Authorandrew barton

We will be donating 100% of sales on this site for the time being to both The Black Resilience Fund and NAACP Chapter 1102. This is not a donation of ‘proceeds’ (our proceeds are too slim to make an impact!), but rather of all sales.

The Black Resilience Fund was created by local activists Cameron Whitten and Salome Chimuku to immediately support black Portlanders. Portland’s NAACP Chapter 1102 is the oldest West of the Mississippi. We also offer a separate button in the bookshop as a chance to donate to these organizations through Two Plum Press, in addition to any book orders. You are also encouraged to donate directly to any of the organizations highlighted in this document, courtesy of People’s Food Co Op.

OF NOTE:

If there is a book in our catalog currently showing up as “Sold Out” that you would like to order, please write to us directly at twoplumpress@gmail.com. We have stray copies here and there. Some titles we have many dust jackets of, but no physical books on hand. Our printer works very quickly, and in most cases a book can be ready in 3 days. If there is substantial interest, we can bring almost any of these titles back into print. If you would like to order an out of print book but want your donation directed immediately, we can work that out too!

PostedJune 4, 2020

Authorandrew barton