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The article discusses the rise of independent small publishers in California, focusing on Transit Books in Oakland and Unnamed Press in Los Angeles. Transit specializes in international literature and translations, gaining recognition through notable publications like Norwegian author Jon Fosse's work, especially after his Nobel Prize win. Unnamed Press has achieved commercial success with titles like Chelsea Summers’ “A Certain Hunger,” which sold close to 200,000 copies. Both publishers emphasize literary quality and risk-taking, demonstrating how small presses can thrive outside the traditional publishing hubs by building distinctive identities and community engagement.
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