	The press concentrates “on publishing the work of excellent contemporary writers who have a following among readers, but whose work has been overlooked by commercial publishers.” It “is dedicated to producing beautifully designed, well-manufactured books on acid-free paper, as well as electronic texts of comparable quality.” Christine Stroud, Editor-in-Chief, also highlights the benefits of Autumn House being an indie press: "As a nonprofit, we are able to publish books we believe will have an impact on a greater audience, books that will make some kind of difference." 