publisher
Canongate Books
Independent publisher founded in Edinburgh in 1973, with a list spanning literary fiction, non-fiction and culturally distinctive contemporary writing.
Overview
Canongate Books
Canongate was founded in 1973 by Stephanie Wolfe Murray, Angus Wolfe Murray and Charles Wild. From its Scottish roots it developed into an internationally recognised independent house, publishing work ranging from experimental and literary writing to major global bestsellers.
Why it matters
For TMR, Canongate connects literary objects to the history of independent British publishing and to the design and material presentation of contemporary books.
Associated people
Stephanie Wolfe MurrayCo-founder and original publisher
Angus Wolfe MurrayCo-founder
Charles WildCo-founder
Coverage
The Material Record
1 object
TMR holdings represented across 2023.