Not for Everyday Use
A riveting memoir in which Nunez comes to grips with her mother’s passing and her parents’ ambition for their children.
Hunters in High Heels
To Ease My Troubled Mind: The Authorized Unauthorized History of Billy Childish
Felony Juggler Limited Edition Preorder
Kumi: New-Generation African Poets, A Chapbook Box Set
Interficial ARTelligence Limited Edition Preorder
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Cake
The highly anticipated second title from Akashic’s groundbreaking street-lit imprint, The Armory, curated by author Kenji Jasper.
Anna In-Between
Trade paperback reissue of Elizabeth Nunez’s new novel, a New York Times Editors’ Choice.
Upcoming Events
Billy Childish & Ted Kessler — City Lights (VIRTUAL)
1/18/25, 11:00am
Billy Childish & Ted Kessler present To Ease My Troubled Mind, in conversation with Guy Picciotto of Fugazi (VIRTUAL event, 11:00am PT/2:00pm ET/7:00pm UK)
Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger — Rough Trade NYC (New York, NY)
2/6/25, 6:00pm
Ravi Coltrane & Brandee Younger discuss Alice Coltrane’s Monument Eternal; moderated by Ashley Kahn
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Akashic Insider
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Akashic Remembers Elizabeth Nunez
The World of Letters lost a true lion when Elizabeth Nunez passed away on November 11, 2024 at the age of eighty . . .
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