Perceval Press
US publisher founded by Viggo Mortensen and Pilar Perez
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Perceval Press is actor/artist Viggo Mortensen's publishing company, established in 2002 with partner Pilar Perez. Based in Santa Monica, California, the press specializes in books of art, critical writing, and poetry.
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| Status | Active |
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| Founded | 2002 |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Santa Monica, California |
| Distribution | International |
| Owner | Viggo Mortensen |
| Official website | Perceval Press |
History
Mortensen started Perceval Press to publish individuals who may otherwise have gone unnoticed and to do so without compromise, while keeping prices as low as possible.[1]
Perceval Press is known for its use of high-quality printing materials and press procedures, all of which are personally supervised by Mortensen, who has been called an "Indie Publishing Mogul"[2] by The New York Times.
I go over all the books with a fine-tooth comb before they go out. – Viggo Mortensen
Perceval Press's slate is diverse, exploring poetry, song, graphic and fine arts, photography, fiction and non-fiction, scholarly essays and literature. Some of the books and CDs are by Mortensen himself, or in direct collaboration with other artists.[3]
Mortensen once publicly noted that his work on the film Appaloosa caused him to fall behind in his 2007 obligations to Perceval Press and its slate of artists.[4]