BEFORE THERE WERE BOOKS, THERE WAS A BAND
Curbside Splendor was conceived as a punk rock band in the early 90s. The band never really went
anywhere, but Curbside was re-established as an independent press in 2009. We publish fiction,
non-fiction, and poetry from extraordinary voices, and seek work that explores hybrid forms and examines contemporary culture. In August 2016, Curbside opened the Midwest’s first indie-only
bookstore, Curbside Books & Records, located in Chicago’s South Loop. Through a handful of projects (which include publishing books, hosting an annual novella contest, and producing readings, shows, and book fairs) we aim to rewrite the tradition of Midwestern publishing.
See below for ordering information.
You can download a copy of our catalog here.
MIND IF WE BRAG?
One of "13 Indie Presses You Should Know in 2017" — Bustle
Best Chicago Indie Publisher of 2014 — CHICAGO magazine
Top 10 Arts & Culture Story of 2013 — Time Out Chicago
STAFF:
Submissions For our wild onion novella contest are now Closed.
For agented submissions, please contact info@curbsidesplendor.com.
ORDERING INFORMATION:
You can order our books directly from us at our Books page.
Orders are shipped within one week unless otherwise noted.
We do not accept returns or exchanges.
We are distributed to the trade by the great folks at Consortium Book Sales & Distribution.