History
Codhill
Press was founded in 1998 by David Appelbaum, then editor of Parabola
Magazine. Its voice was conceived as lying at the intersection
of spiritual, literary, and poetic thought. Its function was to provide
texts for readers on a search for meaning and transcendent value.
Initially,
the Press drew on a wide circle of interests, from traditional texts
of Buddhism to teaching stories of various ways of wisdom to the iconic
art of Frederick Franck. The circle then widened to include esoteric
studies in philosophy and in dance. Throughout, the Press had a second
focus in publishing contemporary poetry.
At present,
Codhill continues to offer books that aid the "serious seeker."
At the same time, it has expanded its poetry list that now includes
a chapbook series. Codhill publishes from four to six books a year.
All books have high production values and are of durable quality.
Editorial
policy
On the
back cover of the first Codhill books, the following statement appears:
"There is no more important function of writing at this time than
to call us to awaken. The state of siege under which human consciousness—human
conscience—is living has not abated in the time since Blake wrote.
The seriousness of the situation has only intensified. To serve our
memory of what is truly important: to that the writer should be a guide."
The truth of the statement expresses the mission of the Press.
To publish
a book is to make a statement that enters into a conversation that is
now global in scope. Because positions are fluid and meanings ambiguous,
it is imperative that a book declare its value with clarity and precision.
Codhill books adhere to the commitment to provide their readers with
the material for arriving at a judgment of what matters. The Press also
has interest in the work of new writers and poets and takes great pleasure
in introducing them to the world.
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