Jess Ardnt reading at Reed College

Andrew and Sofie had the pleasure of hearing Jess Ardnt give a reading at Reed College in the Elliot Chapel, the same day Mercury article was published. We met Jess by chance at the 2017 Wordstock after party. Having been a huge fan of Jess’s contributions to Diner Journal, usually related to cocktails, we invited Jess to write a cocktail (or at least cocktail-threaded) book for Two Plum Press. Jess agreed, and there has been much discourse about the shape this book will take. It will happen someday! In the meantime, we highly recommend Jess’s book of short stories, Large Animals.

Portland Mercury Profile

The Portland Mercury published a spotlight on Two Plum Press in their Spring Arts issue! You can read it here for stories about the origin of the press and other ramblings.

Two Plum Press on Instagram

Here is a janky screenshot from Quotidian Press’s Instagram, whereupon my absurd “4 L.L. Bean tote bags on the bus” method of taking my stock down to Publication Fair was captured for all to see and OUR VERY OWN INSTAGRAM was tagged. Follow us there!

Publication Fair 2018

Our annual favorite fair in town happened again and was lovely! We sold our newest titles (and a healthy dose of Preschool Plays) the local pal-crowd.

Newest titles in the web shop, Preschool Plays Reprint, and Business Cards

Hello (024) by Carol Ellis, The Last Time My Sadness Was Convenient (025) by Delphine Bedient, and Everyday Mythologies (026) by Joshua James Amberson are now in the bookshop.

We also finally have the 3rd edition of “The Collected Plays 2010-2015 by Portland Preschoolers” in stock!

I recently helped my good friend Adam Monkaba design and print this fancy business card. Shown here to say “if you want some Two Plum Press letterpress advising, this is possible.” You should visit Adam’s website. It is very beautiful– he makes furniture and takes photos and writes and makes books.

Also, on the business card thread… we finally have business cards! Ever asked us “hey, do you have a card?” and then watched us hang our heads in shame? No more!