Description
On the eve of Halloween, discover Mandylion Press: a daring new publishing house dedicated to unearthing lost literary gems written by women and weirdos in the (very) long nineteenth century.
From the shelf of the theologian to that of the medical man, the nineteenth century was alive with speculation, experimentation, and eerie inquiry into the mysteries of body and soul. Not for the faint of heart, we’ll descend with Mandylion founders, Madeline and Mabel, into the century’s shadowy corridors, where science and séance were intertwined, and where literature grappled with the supernatural and the strange.
Together, we’ll journey through their growing catalogue, full of incendiary revolutions, stormy romances, caustic Bildungsromans, metaphysical thrillers, proto-Freudian studies, and Decadent visions that blur the line between dream and delirium — all resurrected, reimagined, and once more walking among us.
Whether you’re familiar with Mandylion or are hearing about them for the first time, join us for this fascinating night of storytelling.
We’ll be stocking their stunning editions in the studio! Drop by to pick up a copy, order online, or pre-order their forthcoming titles.
This event is online and free, but please RSVP here.
More about Mandylion Press: Founded by Madeline Porsella and Mabel Capability Taylor on New Year’s Eve 2022, Mandylion resurrects special stories, pairs them with contemporary introductions and compendiums of period imagery, and offers readers totally cute books of historic merit. Mandylion also publishes essays on Substack, along with a podcast called 1-800-1800. Mandylion is distributed worldwide by Artbook|Distributed Art Publishers.
About Upstart & Crow:
Located on Granville Island, Upstart & Crow is a not-for-profit literary arts studio for curious readers and creative storytellers alike. We are international in our outlook, and local in our sensibilities. We create opportunities to surface new talent and champion bold ideas through events, workshops, literary launches, unique partnerships — and yes, we also sell books!
Accessibility:
This event will be online via Zoom. Access the link through our Eventbrite page.
Questions: hello[at]upstartandcrow.com.
