Example publication The Hangman’s Game - Karen King-Aribisala A layered and gripping historical novel that links bloody events in the Demerara Slave Rebellion with present-day Guyanese politics.  It raises fundamental issues about the way history is reported and exploited.  A post-modern, challenging novel rich with dark humour and memorable characters.

Who will read these books?

This press publishes a wide range of types of book.  Politics, history and poetry; essays, criticism and fiction.  Some titles will appeal to specialists and academics, others have much wider appeal.  The range stretches from scholarly essays of literary criticism to John Siddique’s wonderful poems for young children.   All of these books need help to reach readers, but they are contemporary, often cutting-edge,  and will appeal to people looking for a read to engage them. There are important writers here for Black and Asian interest sections.  There are plenty of types of read for all types of reader.

Website

The website is clear, focused and well designed. It uses comprehensive search functions to allow you to explore the depth and detail of information, but also gives you easy access to browse the latest and upcoming titles in an attractively easy route.  The website gives full details of all publications and authors.  There are extracts from books as well as introductory essays on Caribbean literature.  You can buy online. 

www.peepaltreepress.com

Contact
Peepal Tree Press
17 King’s Avenue
Leeds
LS6 1QS

Tel: 0113 2451703
email: contact@peepaltreepress.com