Persephone Books

Persephone Books is an independent publisher based in Bath, England. Founded in 1999 by Nicola Beauman, Persephone Books reprints works largely by women writers of the late 19th and 20th century, though a few books by men are included. The catalogue includes fiction (novels and short stories) and non-fiction (diaries, memoirs and cookery books). Most books have a grey dustjacket and endpaper using a contemporaneous design, with a matching bookmark.

Persephone Books
Founded1999 (1999)
FounderNicola Beauman
Country of originUnited Kingdom
Headquarters locationBath, Somerset
Publication typesLargely-neglected fiction and non-fiction by women writers
Official websitewww.persephonebooks.co.uk

The company sells books mostly through its website, but also maintains a shop in Bath.

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