Hive Pressings The Newest On Line Distributor of the Written Word. Open!!

PR Log (Press Release) – May 06, 2009 – Hive Pressings
Austin, TX 78726
www.hivepressings.com
May 7, 2009


PRESS RELEASE


H I V E P R E S S I N G S

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE!!!

Hive Pressings, the newest source for on line publishing will be going live on July 24, 2009 for a soft opening, with a full launch date set for September 18, 2009.

Hive Pressings will carry representation and distribution rights for a variety of written mediums including:
· Plays: Monologue collections, One, and Two Act formats.
• Essay Collections
• Poetry Collections
• Graphic Novels
• Photo Essays and Stories
• Short Stories
• Collage books

The focus of Hive Pressings is to change the landscape of the written word to include a more modern, edgy, and eclectic view. The intent for Hive Pressings is to feature several options for a reader to experience the words, and experiences they depict.

Using hand crafted binding techniques, digital download services, audio versions, and autographed limited edition pressings

Hive Pressings intends to turn the world of on line publishing from a mass media profit driven model to a personalized artistic experience.

Founded by the Hive, a group of like minded artists in the early days of 2009, Hive Pressings will launch with the following young and upcoming talents:
· Juan De La Cruz- Poet
• Chris Combs- Graphic Novelist
• Abigail Jean- Collage, and Photo Story Creator
• Andy Jaress- Essayist
• Julian Johnson- Short Stories
• john reyes- Playwright
• The Hive- Media books containing elements of all artists works combined to tell a single threaded story.

Hive Pressings soft launch July 24, 2009 will feature 35 individual works available only in a digital PDF download format, and/orMP3 format.

The full launch September 18, 2009 will feature 50+ works available in all offered formats. From the date of full launch September 18, 2009, expect to see a surge in cataloged items of up to ten a week. It is the Hive's intent to leave 2009for 2010 with a product catalog of 250+ works in a variety of formats.

Beginning June 1, 2009, Hive Pressings will begin accepting unsolicited materials from the public at large. It is the intent and interest to give all shapers of pictures and words a venue that allows them to sell their works as drones in the Hive. Interested parties should contact john reyes at john@hivepressings.com for submission guidelines.

-john reyes
Editor in Chief
Hive Pressings