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Since 2001, Lethe Press has been publishing acclaimed queer and weird books. Our titles have won numerous Lambda Literary Awards, the Shirley Jackson Award, and the Mary Lynn Kotz Art-in-Literature Award.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · Dec 20

In 1911, Xavier Marcel Boulestin wrote a witty gay novel about dandies, gossip, and style that did not appear in English until 2025. Here's the current notion for the cover.

www.elysiumpress.com/pages/books/...

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 4d

lovely cover

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James Bennett @jamesbennett.bsky.social · 4d

Coming in November from @lethepress.bsky.social

"Capturing much of the menace and enchantment of the original, this will be a treat for Phantom fans."
Publishers Weekly

Featuring a brand new story from moi "The Road of Mirrors"

Pre-order link: www.lethepressbooks.com/product-page...

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A red skull between theatrical curtains comprises the cover of "Final Curtain", an anthology inspired by Phantom of the Opera from Lethe Press.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 5d

More than half of what we publish. www.lethepressbooks.com/category/gay...

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 6d

Oh, I bought a story from Nadia.

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 6d

Make some suggestions about your presses books that you think I might like... and I'll buy some.

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Smeesh 🌿 Illustrator for hire @asmeesh.bsky.social · 8d

'Fright Factor' is available for preorder today! www.newmillindustries.com

@dnlnwmn.bsky.social

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts an orange, white and black werewolf stalking to the right in a somewhat comedic fashion. Style is old school with strong shapes.

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts a floating nosferatu, drawing in a sketchy, vector shape style in pinks and black on a beige background. Number 5 is in each corner, with small coffin shapes below.

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts the creature from the black lagoon, diving, surrounded by fish and seaweed. Style is old school with strong shapes.

Digital mockup of a playing card on a grey background. The artwork depicts green, black and white illustration of Frankenstein, walking almost comedically with his arms up in a scary pose. Style is old school with strong shapes.

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 11d

I don't even know you any more!

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Orrin Grey @orringrey.com · 13d

Two new stories by yours truly, plus a special Halloween framing story. Watercolor art by @patricbates.bsky.social. Numbered first print run of 50 copies, so they will go fast!

www.etsy.com/listing/4376...

The Starlight Theater Halloween Double-feature

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 11d

Got one for me, one as a gift

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 12d

Unless the original is for sale...

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 12d

A year?!

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 12d

Can't wait for prints of this lil' guy!

Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 12d

Can you draw twinks?

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Lethe Press @lethepress.bsky.social · 13d

Just ordered one :)

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Runalong Womble @runalongwomble.bsky.social · 14d

New Review - a Mountain challenges Death but not quite as you think - a gorgeous novella awaits in The Death of Mountains by @kurellian.bsky.social out now and strongly recommended! www.runalongtheshelves.net/blog/2025/9/...