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Chicago Publishers Gallery at the Chicago Cultural Center

 

From the largest university publisher in the U.S. to experimental ‘micro-presses’ to authors of every stripe, Chicago’s literary entrepreneurs are motivated by a do-it-yourself spirit and a fierce independence. Visitors are invited to explore the Chicago Publishers Gallery in order to get a sense of the many exciting publications that are being written and published in Chicago today.

 

1500 Books from over 125 Publishers

The Gallery showcases approximately 1500 books from 60 area book publishers and 75 periodical publishers. It includes selections from university presses, trade publishers, small presses and art publishers, as well as comic books and book arts items. It also includes a wide selection of Chicago’s newspapers, magazines, literary and scholarly journals and zines.

 

Browse the Gallery

The Chicago Publishers Gallery has something for everyone. While materials can’t be taken out of the Gallery area, all of our titles are available for purchase online or through your local bookseller. We invite you to discover Chicago’s publishers and authors and to seek them out for your own collection.

 

Tell Us About Yourself

If you are a Chicago publisher or author who would like to be part of the Chicago Publishers Gallery, we’d love to hear from you. Please let us know what types of books you publish or write, how long you’ve been in business, and how many books or periodicals you publish per year. Email here.

 

Explore Chicago's Literary Landscape

 

A man examines books in the stacks of a local library.Chicago's Book Publishers
Chicago is home to the country's largest University publisher, as well as the largest woman-owned publishing company and largest African American-owned independent press in the United States. Chicago is also home to numerous independent small presses and "micro-presses" that thrive on the city's underground energy.

A stack of magazinesChicago's Periodicals
Chicago's magazines set trends in pop culture, music, art and science. The city's journals show off its literary, artistic and intellectual energy. Thoughthe internet is changing the newspaper business, Chicago is home to journalistic giants as well as small alternative and special interest papers.

A young woman browses literary sites on a laptop computer.Chicago's Web Publications
Chicago's local book blogs offer their own unique blend of journalism, including book reviews, industry news, author inteviews and a healthy dose of opinion. Online literary journals promote new talent, and lit sites help visitors navigate the local literary scene.

 

 

Location:
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago, IL 60602
Hours:

The Chicago Cultural Center is open every day, except holidays.

  • Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 7 pm
  • Friday, 8 am - 6 pm
  • Saturday, 9 am - 6 pm
  • Sunday, 10 am - 6 pm 
     

The Chicago Cultural Center Visitor Center is open every day (10 - 4 pm), except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Admission:

FREE

Accessibility:

The following services are available for persons with disabilities:

 

  • Accessible entrance, 77 E. Randolph St.
  • Accessible restroom facilities
  • Wheelchair loans, see information desk for availability or call in advance
  • ASL interpreters are provided with 72 hours notice
  • Assisted Listening Devices available for public events. Please call 24 hours in advance.


For more information and reservations call 312.744.6630, TTY: 312.744.2947

CTAPublic Transportation:

El: Red to Lake; Orange, Pink, Green, Brown, Purple (rush hrs) to Randolph. Bus: 3, X3, 4 (24hrs), X4, 6, 10, 14, 26, 143, 144, 145, 146, 147, 151 (24hrs), 157. Metra: Elec Main to Millennium Station. For more travel information, visit www.transitchicago.com.

 

 

 

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Chicago Publishers Gallery at the Chicago Cultural Center
78 E. Washington St.
Chicago IL 60602
Phone: 312.744.6630

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