Spinifex Press
Spinifex Press is an independent feminist book publisher based in Australia. It was established in March 1991 by Renate Klein and Susan Hawthorne. It has over 200 titles in print and publishes both fiction and non-fiction on subjects of feminist interest including lesbian literature, women's health, writing by indigenous, Asian and African women and books discussing ecology, globalisation, violence against women, opposing transgender ideology, prostitution and pornography.
Spinifex Press
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- Spinifex Press
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- 1991
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- Australia
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Spinifex Press is an independent feminist book publisher based in Australia. It was established in March 1991 by Renate Klein and Susan Hawthorne. It has over 200 titles in print and publishes both fiction and non-fiction on subjects of feminist interest including lesbian literature, women's health, writing by indigenous, Asian and African women and books discussing ecology, globalisation, violence against women, opposing transgender ideology, prostitution and pornography.
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Spinifex was one of the earliest Australian publishers to adapt to new technologies by offering a web-based catalogue and enabling on-line purchase of all titles. It has been publishing ebooks since 2006. Press celebrated its 25th anniversary in September 2016 with a two-day conference for radical feminists culminating in the drafting of a radical feminist manifesto. In March 2021 Spinifex celebrated its 30th anniversary on Zoom with an event titled "Welcome to Country", showcasing Indigenous Australian writing. Authors are Australian and international and include Sheila Jeffreys, Melinda Tankard Reist, Finola Moorhead, Diane Bell, Merlinda Bobis, Beryl Fletcher, Unity Dow, Maria Mies, Rose Zwi, Fethiye Çetin, Dale Spender, Mary Daly, Janice Raymond, Vandana Shiva and Julie Bindel.
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• Name — Spinifex Press • Founded — 1991 • Founders — Renate Klein and Susan Hawthorne • Country — Australia • Headquarters — North Geelong, Victoria • Distribution — self-distributed (Australia) Independent Publishers Group (North America) Gazelle Book Services (UK) • Publications — Books • Website — http: www.spinifexpress.com.au
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1991
Spinifex Press established.
1991
Spinifex Press is recorded from 1991.
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- 1.Spinifex Press » Distribution.
- 2.Melbourne, National Foundation for Australian Women and The University of Melbourne. Spinifex Press - Organisation - The Australian Women's Register. www.womenaustralia.info.
- 3.Spinifex Press. (1990-) - People and organisations. Trove.
- 4.Spinifex Press - The Small Press Network. The Small Press Network.
- 5.Spinifex Press Independent Publishers Group. www.ipgbook.com.
- 6.Terf Island Online Book Launch. Spinifex Press. 2025-08-14.
- 7.Spinifex Press celebrates 25th anniversary Books+Publishing. www.booksandpublishing.com.au.
- 8.That's Radical Feminism: Renate Klein and Susan Hawthorne & 25 years of Spinifex Press BROAD. BROAD. 2016-09-10.
- 9.Spinifex Press celebrates 30 years. Books+Publishing. 2021-03-17.
- 10.Press, Spinifex. Spinifex Press » Spinifex Press 2017-2018 Catalogue. www.spinifexpress.com.au.
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