As supporters of Five Islands Press may be aware, Ron Pretty is ceasing his leadership of, and involvement with the press from the middle of 2007. A group of poets - Kevin Brophy, Robyn Rowland, Lyn Hatherly, and Dan Disney - intend to keep the Five Islands imprint active.

Initially, we will publish solicited manuscripts only, and will publish a smaller number of books per year than Ron has been capable of publishing. We regret that the New Poets Series will cease for the foreseeable future. Publication of Five Islands Press books will be dependent on funding from the Literature Board of the Australia Council.

The new team now have their own website www.fiveislandspress.com
Five Island Press remains committed to publishing excellent Australian poetry.

Best wishes Kevin Brophy, Robyn Rowland, Lyn Hatherly, Dan Disney
Managing Co-editors