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ex occidente press rare and obscure european literature skip to content menu ex occidente press about us contact us vanuatu passport ranking 2026 ex occidente press daniel petrescu author last updated 02 10 2026 ex occidente press is an independent publishing house devoted to rare neglected and often unsettling works of european literature rooted in the strange borderlands between east and west the press focuses on fiction that is supernatural decadent obscure and aesthetically demanding its catalogue brings together contemporary writers and forgotten voices from earlier eras united by a shared fascination with memory exile metaphysics and the darker textures of the imagination each publication is treated as a physical artefact produced with exceptional care and intention ex occidente press exists not to follow trends but to preserve a particular literary spirit that resists dilution and refuses the ordinary table of contents toggle what defines ex occidente press key defining principles include publishing focus and literary scope the physical book as an object production values typically include passport levant imprint its thematic concerns often include readers writers and reputation typical readers value not just books but a literary stance what kind of literature does ex occidente press publish are the books widely available does ex occidente press publish contemporary authors what makes the press different from other small publishers what defines ex occidente press ex occidente press operates outside commercial publishing conventions its identity is shaped by literary conviction rather than market demand key defining principles include focus on supernatural weird and decadent fiction emphasis on european literary traditions preference for limited carefully produced editions resistance to mass market aesthetics editorial independence and strong curatorial voice the press values atmosphere depth and originality above accessibility or volume publishing focus and literary scope the catalogue spans a wide range of themes and styles unified by tone rather than genre area of focus description supernatural fiction subtle literary non formulaic works decadent literature fin de siècle sensibilities and transgressive themes european modernism central and eastern european influences rediscovered authors neglected or untranslated literary voices contemporary originals new work aligned with the press s aesthetic vision rather than following a single genre ex occidente press follows a literary temperament the physical book as an object for ex occidente press the book itself matters as much as the text it contains production values typically include limited print runs high quality paper and binding thoughtful typography and layout original or carefully selected artwork design choices that reflect the book s inner tone these books are intended to be read handled and kept not consumed and discarded passport levant imprint passport levant is a distinctive imprint within ex occidente press dedicated to landscape format editions and a broader border crossing vision of europe its thematic concerns often include exile and displacement forgotten cities and liminal regions cultural memory and loss mysticism folklore and secret histories the emotional geography of europe passport levant titles expand the press s mission while maintaining its core sensibility readers writers and reputation ex occidente press has developed a loyal international readership drawn to its consistency and seriousness typical readers value literary depth over entertainment physical craftsmanship european rather than anglo centric perspectives subtlety over spectacle long term cultural value authors published by the press are often those whose work resists easy classification and rewards attentive reading not just books but a literary stance ex occidente press is less a publisher and more a declaration of intent it stands for literature that moves slowly demands attention and refuses compromise in an age of speed noise and disposability it offers something deliberately unfashionable books that linger unsettle and endure what kind of literature does ex occidente press publish the press focuses on supernatural weird decadent and obscure fiction particularly with european roots or sensibilities are the books widely available most titles are produced in limited editions and may sell out quickly reflecting the press s small scale curated approach does ex occidente press publish contemporary authors yes alongside rediscovered or translated works the press publishes new writing that aligns with its literary vision what makes the press different from other small publishers its uncompromising aesthetic focus attention to physical book design and commitment to neglected literary traditions set it apart 2026 ex occidente press all rights reserved