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."