Welcome to Turas Press, an independent, Dublin-based publisher dedicated to bringing contemporary poetry and literary fiction to Irish and international readers.
In Irish and Scottish Gaelic, “turas” means “journey.” Turas Press was founded in May 2017 to support writers of poetry and fiction in launching their work into the world, and to make innovative writing accessible to readers who are passionate about literature.
Turas Press wishes all our readers, writers and browsers a Happy New Year and a peaceful and productive 2021. As little by litte, the days grow longer, we are looking ahead to the coming year, in anticipation of our new list. Three new publications are scheduled for the first half of 2021:
Anamaría Crowe Serrano’s Spanish Civil War novel, In The Dark
Ross Hattaway’s fourth poetry collection, Plain
Liz McSkeane’s fourth poetry collection, Learning to Tango
All three books are available for pre-order from our online shop. To request review copies, email us here.
A note to our readers buying books online, both within Ireland but especially, in Europe and beyond:
A combination of circumstances – COVID safety practices in international postal services, plus the pre-Christmas rush – caused significant delays in a few of our deliveries, though most have been getting through in the normal way. Hopefully, there will now be less pressure on the postal service but if you don’t receive your book within a reasonable time, please email us and let us know.
Here at Turas Press, we are looking forward connecting with our readers and writers by bringing our contemporary poetry and literary fiction to you in new ways during 2021, and beyond.
Introduction to D. S. Maolalai’s “Sad Havoc Among the Birds” : Launch Speech by Ross Hattaway
I am delighted to be able, on behalf of DS Maolalai and Turas Press, to play the smallest of parts in delivering this book into the world. And what a gorgeous book it... READ MORE
More Innovative Irish Poetry from Turas Press!
Turas Press – additions to list for 2019 announced! Turas Press is delighted to announce that two more writers have been signed to the Turas Press list for 2019: David Toms’ collection “Northly”... READ MORE
Eamonn Lynskey (2017) “It’s Time.” Review by Liz McSkeane
The title of Eamonn Lynskey’s third collection poetry, “It’s Time,” evokes a sense of meditation – on life, on the urgency of tackling our life’s work, whatever that may be. The reader expecting... READ MORE
Launch introduction of Ross Hattaway’s “How to Sleep with Strangers” by Anne Tannam
When Ross asked me to launch his third poetry collection “How To Sleep with Strangers” I was faced with a dilemma. His two earlier self-help books, “The Gentle Art of Rotting” and “Pretending... READ MORE
Gabriel García Márquez and the Alchemy of Translation by Liz McSkeane
Fifty years after the first Spanish publication of “One Hundred Years of Solitude,” Liz McSkeane reflects on Gabo’s most famous work and the magic of its journey into English. In these days of... READ MORE
Bill Manhire (2017) “Some Things to Place in a Coffin,” Review by Anamaría Crowe Serrano
by Anamaría Crowe Serrano Bill Manhire, (2017) “Some Things to Place in a Coffin,” by Bill Manhire, Wellington: Victoria University Press, 2017. ISBN: 978 -1 -776561 -056. NZ $25.00 + $10 P &... READ MORE
Kate Camp (2017) “The Internet of Things,” Review by Liz McSkeane
Kate Camp (2017) “The Internet of Things,” Wellington: Victoria University Press, ISBN 978 -1-77656 -106. NZ$25.00 + $10 P& P from http://vup.victoria.ac.nz/the-internet-of-things/ Kate Camp is an award-winning New Zealand poet whose sixth collection,... READ MORE