Firstly, let me thank you David for your kind support. Secondly, in response to M.C. Newberry, the reason for the funds being withdrawn are sad - the patron lost their additional funds on the stockmarket last year. Eyewear's business model was and is sound, and this is why new investors are coming to us with interest. Regarding age-restriction, Eyewear publishes poets of all ages, including Elspeth Smith, in her 80s.

Comment is about Publisher comes out fighting after losing funding (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

well one cannot trust a private founder, but it takes guts to try to keep afloat poetry publishing

Comment is about Publisher comes out fighting after losing funding (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

I have nothing but admiration for the courage &
commitment of anyone who is prepared to provide
tens of thousands of pounds per annum to any
small business. One wonders about the reasons
for its withdrawal. Business - publishing or otherwise - is business!
If the latter is now freed from constraint or
obligation that this might have imposed, then
good luck to its future successful endeavours,
whatever age or subject it is interested in.
Personally, I have my doubts about age-restricted enterprises in the areas of writing
and the arts in general. If it is good enough,
why should age be an arbiter of acceptability.

Comment is about Publisher comes out fighting after losing funding (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman

The books are beautifully designed/printed and the list is interesting (so I've helped).

Comment is about Publisher comes out fighting after losing funding (article)

Original item by Greg Freeman