Publishing

The High Street as Cultural Heartbeat: Why Bookshops Must Be Saved

As The Bookseller and The Stage call on the government to extend business rates relief to bookshops and theatres, P-Wave Press adds its voice to the campaign. Here's why the survival of independent bookshops matters to us, and to the cultural fabric of the whole country. Read More…

Why We Make Classics This Way

P-Wave Classics are made to be read, not merely admired from a distance. Here’s why our editions use compact paperbacks, readable type, standard paperback paper and restored volume structures where appropriate. Read More…

Too Many Books? Or More Voices Being Heard?

The explosion in book publishing makes discoverability harder, but it also gives new voices a chance to be heard. Has self-publishing enriched the book world or just made it more crowded? Read More…

Are Blurbs History?

Are author blurbs still necessary in today’s book market? With readers turning to social media and peer reviews, P-Wave Press believes strong stories should speak for themselves. Read More…

Challenges and Opportunities

The latest UK publishing figures show the Big Five remain strong, but smaller publishers face significant challenges. Independent presses like P-Wave Press thrive by offering unique, boundary-pushing stories that need readers’ support to flourish. Read More…

Libraries: The Heart of the Community

Libraries are more than just books—they’re welcoming community spaces where anyone can explore, learn and connect without pressure or judgment. Let’s celebrate and support these vital hubs of knowledge and inclusion. Read More…

Page vs screen

Film adaptations bring beloved books to life with stunning visuals but often miss the depth and complexity of the written word. Discover why both mediums have their own magic—and why it might be better to watch the film first. Read More…

Uniting through stories

In times of upheaval, books remind us of our shared humanity, bridging divides with stories that highlight both our differences and commonalities. At their core, they show us that we are more alike than we often realise. Read More…

Craft versus creativity

Nadim Sadek suggests AI is a panacea that allows the unskilled to express their creativity. Rather, creativity and craft are intertwined and the one cannot be learnt without mastering the other. Read More…

The place of AI in publishing

The potential and limitations of artificial intelligence, and why the creative parts of writing and developing books should remain in human hands. Read More…