Cajón de Sastre

Cajón de Sastre is an independent publishing house based in Colombia, operating at the intersections of literature, art, and ecology. The press describes itself as interdisciplinary, and its catalogue reflects that ethos: it publishes poetry, essays, artist books, and collaborative editions that often engage with environmental themes and collective writing practices. Its online storefront lists titles such as 'Libro de las preposiciones – Prácticas menores para el cuidado de la Tierra', 'El sueño de Sultana' by Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, 'Derechos de lo profundo' (a collaboration with Taller de Ediciones Económicas), 'La calle fue su mejor poema' compiled by Michael Benítez Ortiz, 'Partitura de huesos' by Luisa Ungar Ronderos, 'Ecos del cuerpo o el libro como máquina detonadora', 'Huecos en la textura del tiempo' by William Blake, 'Curso de integración' by Laura Vanessa Puerta Calle, and 'Escrituras para la colectividad y el paisaje'. Prices range from 30,000 to 65,000 Colombian pesos, and the books vary widely in format, from small-format poetry to large-format risograph editions. Beyond publishing, Cajón de Sastre presents projects such as 'Visiones del cambio climático en la Amazonia', 'El libro celoso', 'Laboratorio ecoescrituras', 'Escrituras colectivas', 'Espacio, registro y acción', and 'Comunidades espectrales'. These projects suggest a practice that extends beyond traditional book publishing into workshops, laboratories, and collective research. The press also hosts events, as indicated by the 'Próximos eventos' section on its homepage. As a small press, it occupies a niche within Colombia's independent publishing ecosystem, focusing on experimental and interdisciplinary work rather than commercial bestsellers. Its name, which translates roughly to 'catch-all drawer' or 'odds-and-ends drawer', signals its eclectic, cross-genre approach. The press is active and maintains an online presence through its website, where it sells books directly to readers.

Cajón de Sastre is an independent publishing house based in Colombia. It operates as a small press with an interdisciplinary character, working at the intersections of literature, art, and ecology. The press publishes poetry, essays, artist books, and collaborative editions, often with an environmental or collective focus. Its catalogue includes titles such as 'Libro de las preposiciones – Prácticas menores para el cuidado de la Tierra', 'El sueño de Sultana' by Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain, 'Derechos de lo profundo' (a collaboration with Taller de Ediciones Económicas), 'La calle fue su mejor poema' compiled by Michael Benítez Ortiz, 'Partitura de huesos' by Luisa Ungar Ronderos, 'Ecos del cuerpo o el libro como máquina detonadora', 'Huecos en la textura del tiempo' by William Blake, 'Curso de integración' by Laura Vanessa Puerta Calle, and 'Escrituras para la colectividad y el paisaje'. The press also presents projects such as 'Visiones del cambio climático en la Amazonia', 'El libro celoso', 'Laboratorio ecoescrituras', 'Escrituras colectivas', 'Espacio, registro y acción', and 'Comunidades espectrales'. These projects indicate a practice that extends beyond traditional publishing into workshops, laboratories, and collective research. The press hosts events, as shown by the 'Próximos eventos' section on its website. It sells books directly to readers through its online storefront. As a small press, it occupies a niche within Colombia's independent publishing ecosystem, focusing on experimental and interdisciplinary work. The name 'Cajón de Sastre' translates roughly to 'catch-all drawer' or 'odds-and-ends drawer', reflecting its eclectic, cross-genre approach. The press is active and maintains an online presence.

Independent, interdisciplinary small press focused on literature, art, and ecology.

• Libro de las preposiciones – Prácticas menores para el cuidado de la Tierra

  ISBN: 978-628-02-4137-1; 19.5 x 13.5 cm; 296 pages; $65,000

• El sueño de Sultana – Begum Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain

  ISBN: 978-628-02-3328-4; 28 x 18.5 cm; 22 pages in Riso; $40,000

• Derechos de lo profundo – Colaboración Taller de Ediciones Económicas

  ISBN: 978-628-02-3696-4; 16.5 x 11 cm; 48 pages; $30,000

• La calle fue su mejor poema – Compilación y textos de Michael Benítez Ortiz

  ISBN: 978-628-01-7605-5; 19.5 x 14 cm; 120 pages; $60,000

• Partitura de huesos (Notas para una lectura del presente) – Luisa Ungar Ronderos

  20.5 x 31.5 cm; 20 pages; $45,000

• Ecos del cuerpo o el libro como máquina detonadora

  ISBN: 978-958-56857-8-9; 23.5 x 16.5 cm; $40,000

• Huecos en la textura del tiempo – William Blake

  ISBN: 978-628-01-7604-8; 17.6 x 13.4 cm; 80 pages; $55,000

• Curso de integración – Laura Vanessa Puerta Calle

  ISBN: 978-628-01-6012-2; 18 x 14 cm; 128 pages; $60,000

• Escrituras para la colectividad y el paisaje

  ISBN: 978-628-01-3842-8; 19.5 x 13.5 cm; 110 pages; $50,000

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