Obverse Books is a British publisher, specialising in publishing genre short story collections.

Founded in 2008 by Stuart Douglas and novelist Paul Magrs, Obverse Books’ goal is to provide attractively packaged, high quality shorter fiction at a reasonable price to the genre market.

Commencing with Iris Wildthyme and the Celestial Omnibus in 2008, Obverse have always tried to combine work by some of the biggest names in the field with that of absolute newcomers and accepts open submissions for every collection.

In 2010, Obverse published its first single author collection and its first collection of ghost stories, as well as further Iris Wildthyme volumes.

In 2011, Obverse also acquired the rights to publish short story collections and novels based on Lawrence Miles’ Faction Paradox concept. A first volume of stories – Faction Paradox: A Romance in Twelve Parts – was released in Spring 2011.

Obverse also announced a deal with noted sf and fantasy author, Jim Mortimore, to release his latest fantasy novel, Skaldenland - and published out first ever Welsh language story!

Our Latest Release

‘The Diamond Lens and Other Stories’ by Fitz-James O’Brien

“…for his originality, range, and technical skill, [O'Brien]‘s hope for lasting memory as a man of letters was well founded”  Four stories from one of the very first science fiction writers, including his classic story of miniature worlds, ‘The Diamond Lens’… Only £9.99 plus postage £7 as part of a subscription - or £3.99 as an electronic file! Visit the shop to pick up a copy now!