Hanuman Books

Hanuman Books was founded by Raymond Foye and Francesco Clemente in 1986 in New York City. The press was created to publish small handmade books (based on the format and design of Indian prayer books) of works by contemporary avant-garde writers, hard to find translations, and the "exquisite expressions" of poets and artists.

The administrative and editorial functions, managed by Foye, were housed in the Chelsea Hotel, while the printing and binding were done by the Kalakshetra Press in Madras, India. Clemente, in addition to some editorial duties, painted the Hanuman Books logo and worked on designs for the books. George Scrivani was Kalakshetra Press's editor in Madras from 1986-1993, while Paul Rickert assisted in running Hanuman in New York.

Younger writers, such as Eileen Myles, David Trinidad, Richard Hell and Anne Waldman were published, as well as works in translation by such authors as Rene Daumal, Henri Michaux, and Francis Picabia. Stories, poems and essays were also solicited and received from writers and artists such as John Ashbery, William Burroughs, Willem de Kooning, Allen Ginsberg, John Wieners and Patti Smith.

From the description of Hanuman books records, 1978-1996, (bulk 1986-1994). (University of Michigan). WorldCat record id: 68917307