Graywolf Press Employee Directory
Book and Periodical PublishingMinnesota, United States11-50 Employees
Graywolf Press is an independent, nonprofit publisher focused on contemporary literature from both the United States and abroad. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the press pursues discovery and energetic publication of writers at all career stages, with an emphasis on ensuring diverse voices find readers in a crowded marketplace. Within the book and periodical publishing industry, Graywolf is recognized for its commitment to rigorous editing, strong design, and thoughtful promotion that support the quality of its titles. Founded in 1974 in Port Townsend, Washington by Scott Walker, Graywolf began with limited-edition poetry chapbooks printed on a letterpress and hand sewn by its founders. Over the years, the catalog has grown to include novels, short stories, memoirs, essays, and poetry, establishing the press as a leading nonprofit literary publisher. A notable recent development was the August 2022 launch of Civil Service, the debut poetry collection by Claire Schwartz, reflecting continued investment in contemporary poetry.