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Oversteps Books was founded in 1992 by the poet and translator, Anne Born (1924 – 2011). The poet and lecturer, Alwyn Marriage, became Managing Editor in 2008.
Oversteps Books has published some of the best in contemporary poetry, covering a wide range of established and new poets. There was a rigorous editorial policy, and the books were produced to the highest standards both in terms of editorial accuracy and the beauty of the finished books. Oversteps poets give regular poetry readings at festivals and other events.
After publishing over 100 collections of poetry since 2008, the last in 2023, Oversteps Books ceased trading at the end of February 2025. There are no books in stock but the authors may still have copies to sell. This website will close down on or around 17 January 2026.
Any inquiries about obtaining books, or publishing copyright material like reproducing poems which have been published by Oversteps, should now be addressed to Alwyn Marriage through her personal website by clicking here.
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