A new publishing house called Ýtar is in development in Iceland, according to Mannlíf. It aims to broaden access to books for readers of foreign origin as well as the wider public.
Ýtar aims to publish both quality novels and easy-reader books in Icelandic that are specifically designed for people of foreign origin. In addition to this focus, the publisher also intends to offer fiction titles for the wider general market.
Funding for Ýtar’s creation and its first book release will be sought through a crowdfunding campaign on the Karolina Fund platform. Further details regarding the campaign, its financial goals, or the titles planned for first publication have not yet been disclosed.
Background
Karolina Fund is an Icelandic crowdfund platform frequently used by creative and publishing projects. Information about the founders and specific launch timeline for Ýtar was not available at the time of reporting.
Sources
- Mannlíf (first reported) in Icelandic
