ABOUT

Pince-Nez Press was founded in San Francisco in 1995. We have published works of nonfiction, collections of short stories, poetry, and humor. Our authors range from investigative journalists (Andrea Moore-Emmett, God's Brothel) to talented creative writing professors   (Robin Sterns, Backless), from professional consultants (Betsy Little, Paula Molligan) to twisted humorists (Calvin Crosby, Green Jello). Our books have been featured in the regional, national and international media, including in Publishers Weekly, the San Francisco Chronicle, der Speigel (Germany), The Guardian (UK), the Salt Lake Tribune, the Washington Post, the Philadelphia Enquirer, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, the Deseret Morning News, the Provo Daily Herald, and on the Paula Zahn show, the O'Reilly Factor, the Dr. Keith Ablow show, and Anderson Cooper 360..

Behind the scenes are the talented freelance graphic designers, photographers, editors and proofreaders who make the books beautiful, readable, and accurate. These invaluable people include graphic designers Peter Pigott (Backless and many school guide covers), Paul Browning (Mormon Tabernacle Enquirer cover and page design), Bonnie Caldwell (Slacker Mom cover and page design, God's Brothel cover), and Ana Esmee Design (cover concept for Dogs and Jello book, page layout for Dogs, cover and page layout for Becoming Pablo O'Higgins). Photographers include Trish Empey (Dog cover). Expert editors/proofreaders include Kim Burgess, Mark Hengesbaugh, Charles Geraci, and Jane Ludlam.