About the Cosmographia Codex
The Cosmographia Codex is more than a newsletter—it’s a living literary record. A map of the books, ideas, and discoveries shaping Cosmographia Books, a small press with a big map dedicated to publishing soulful, boundary-pushing literature.
Founded in 2015 by Nina Alvarez, Cosmographia Books publishes works that explore the landscapes of human experience—self, soul, love, work, society, and history. Our catalog spans poetry, fiction, hybrid works, anthologies, and memoirs, from historically significant texts (Lesbian Love by Eve Adams) to contemporary voices that challenge, unearth, and inspire.
What You’ll Find in the Codex
📜 New Book Announcements & Submission Calls – Be the first to know about upcoming releases and publishing opportunities.
📖 Exclusive Essays & Publishing Insights – Deep dives into creativity, editing, and the realities of running an indie press.
🗺 The Literary Atlas – Curated reading lists by Managing Editor Daniel Herd
🙏 Publishing Is a Prayer (Essay Series) – A personal and reflective series from the publisher’s desk, exploring the spiritual, emotional, and invisible labor behind running a small press. Each installment ends with a blessing for the work. (Early access for paid subscribers.)
🎙 Camp Cosmographia Radio (Podcast) – Home of the Spartans! fiction anthology podcast series, Ghosts in the Archive, and performed readings. Tune in to our nostalgic, genre-bending audio series broadcasting from the shores of imagination. Part campfire tale, part audio zine, Camp Cosmographia Radio is where myth, memory, and literary experimentation meet. (Early access for paid subscribers and Patreon members.)
Become a Patron of the Press
Cosmographia Books is a small press with a big heart. Every book we publish takes hundreds of hours of unseen labor—editing, design, care, and devotion. By becoming a patron, you help sustain this work and join the circle of people who make it possible.
Patreon is not just about merch or extras. It’s about meaning. It’s about being part of the story of Cosmographia—named, thanked, and remembered as one of the people who helped bring these books into the world.
Why Subscribe to the Codex?
In 2025, Cosmographia Books turns 10, and we’re marking the milestone with a renewed commitment to publishing literature that doesn’t fit the mold—but needs to exist. 🔥
Join the Crew
📬 Subscribe to stay connected—free subscribers receive regular updates, while paid members get access to exclusive deep dives, early book pre-orders, discounts, early access to podcast episodes, and more.
This is where the journey continues. We’re so glad you’re here.
