Welcome to The Conrad Press: The leading UK independent book publisher
At The Conrad Press, we are more than just a UK book publisher, we are your partners in professional book publishing and promotion.
As an independent book publisher, we are committed to guiding authors through the entire journey, from text to the bookshelf. Let’s turn the page together, we are here to lead you through the exhilarating process of transforming your manuscript into a masterpiece.
We love a good plot twist – and we are hungry for fresh takes on mysteries, thrillers, science fiction and horror!
In addition we are especially interested in the following diverse genres:
Academic books | Business | Chess and other hobbies and passions | Comedy | Family sagas | Fiction – Contemporary / Crime / Fantasy / Historical / Humorous / LGBT / Religious / Romantic and more | Magazine books | Memoirs | Non-fiction | Poetry collections | Science fiction | Screenplays | Self-help books | Short stories | Travel books | Works of philosophy | Young adult and children’s fiction (no colour illustrations)
If your manuscript falls into one of the above categories, we’d love to hear from you.
Ever since James Essinger MA (Oxon) founded The Conrad Press in 2015, he has been proudly championing unknown talent and seasoned writers alike.
While many publishers require a literary agent, we do not have that requirement. We warmly welcome you to submit your manuscript directly to us.
Boys and men of Berlin. A captivating journey through their lives, love affairs and misdemeanours across the city’s turbulent history.
Felix and Walther bestride a deep class divide, forging an enduring bond in 1890s Prussia. Kaspar and Max navigate the fraught upheavals of the Weimar Republic by skilfully marketing the only commodity in demand. Young Kazimierz leaves his impoverished Silesian village and sets off on an epic journey to the Prussian capital, the seat of an ageing Frederick the Great. His heavenly beauty, endearing naivety and, ultimately, fate will transform his life once through the gates of the city.
Echoes within echoes. Circles within circles. Wealth, poverty and moral compromise. The privilege and toxic masculinity of the Prussian officer class.
In Coming of Age, Maria masterfully explores the complexities of a woman’s life as she navigates her 39th and 49th birthdays, grappling with the challenges of middle age, identity, and self-discovery.
Through the protagonist’s inner dialogue and interactions with her inner voice, ‘The Brain,’ readers are taken on a poignant journey of growth, regret, and transformation.
