Común Presencia

Común Presencia is a Colombian non-profit literary foundation and small press based in Bogotá. Founded in 1989, it is dedicated to the dissemination, support and celebration of universal cultural values. Its activities include publishing the semiannual literary magazine Común Presencia and the international book collection Los Conjurados, founded in 2001, which by the time of the official website's description had released 91 illustrated titles distributed in five countries. The foundation is directed by Gonzalo Márquez Cristo and Amparo Osorio. It accepts manuscript submissions by email and sells its books directly in Colombia with a 20% discount, while international readers are directed to Amazon.com. The catalogue spans genres such as poetry, short story, testimony, novel and essay, and includes the notable series Discursos Premios Nobel (Nobel Prize speeches) and Con-Fabulación 100. As a small press, Común Presencia occupies a niche in Latin American literary publishing, emphasizing translated and Spanish-language voices of major creators.

Común Presencia was established in 1989 as a non-profit foundation in Bogotá, Colombia, dedicated to the dissemination, support and celebration of universal cultural values. From its inception, it has operated as a small press, publishing a semiannual literary magazine also titled Común Presencia. In 2001, the foundation launched its international book collection, Los Conjurados, which has since grown to 91 illustrated titles distributed in five countries. The collection reflects the foundation's mission to amplify the voices of great creators from various languages. The foundation is led by directors Gonzalo Márquez Cristo and Amparo Osorio. It continues to accept manuscripts and sell books directly in Colombia, with international distribution via Amazon.com.

• 2001

  International collection Los Conjurados launched.

• 1989

  Foundation established in Bogotá, Colombia.

Non-profit literary foundation and small press focused on universal cultural values and international literary voices.

• Revista Común Presencia

  Semiannual literary magazine.

• Colección Los Conjurados

  International book collection founded in 2001; 91 illustrated titles distributed in five countries.

• Discursos Premios Nobel

  Series compiling Nobel Prize speeches.

• Con-Fabulación 100

  Collection of interviews, columns and caricatures.

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