30 years of publishing

Giramondo celebrates 30 years of publishing in 2026. Our story began with HEAT literary magazine in 1996, and its founding commitment to publishing innovative Australian and international writers of the highest standard. We sought to bring adventurous work to readers, that might not otherwise find publication because of its subtle commercial appeal; to stimulate exchange in the Australian literary ecosystem and its counterparts overseas; and to build a common ground between the academy and the marketplace. We brought these same principles to our book publishing program, which began in 2002.

If you’d like to support our work and become a patron of independent publishing, consider one of our subscription products. Subscriptions are an investment towards a future of quality Australian literature, allowing our company to continue to make bold editorial choices, and to help writers develop their best work. We offer subscriptions to both HEAT magazine and Giramondo books, with multiple plans available.