About Us
Lanternfish Press, founded in Philadelphia in 2014, publishes literature of the rare and strange: fiction that crosses the boundary between literary and speculative; real or imagined tales of characters at the margins of history; essays rooted in a strong sense of place; a cabinet of curious Victorian reprints. We seek the grotesque, the alien made familiar, the “I don’t know what this is—but I love it.”
Lanternfish aims to make books and publication accessible to readers and writers who fall outside the literary mainstream, whether in race, sexuality, gender, situation, or pure individual oddity. We're a home for books that defy pigeonholes—and for the readers who love them.
In the years we’ve been publishing so far, our catalog has expanded to include the beautiful illustrated Clockwork Editions series, and our books have been selected for everything from the Foreword INDIES Award to the Michigan Notable Book list.
Meet Lanternfish Press
Christine Neulieb
Editorial Director
Christine started out as a student of linguistics and English literature. She eventually got interested in theater and performance in the ancient world and earned a doctorate in Greek philosophy of literature. After finishing the twenty-fourth grade, she decided that was enough school and worked in book and magazine publishing in New York for several years. In 2012 she returned to her adopted hometown of Philadelphia, working as a freelance writer and editor until she encountered the growing Philly publishing scene. In her spare time she writes fiction, practices yoga, and invents imaginary languages.
Amanda Thomas
Publisher
Amanda spent her childhood in Nevada, where she used to disappear into the hills in search of the fantastic characters she'd read about in books. She later studied political science, teaching, and curriculum at the University of Rochester, where she read lots more books. She has taught Mandarin Chinese and World History to high schoolers and enjoys obsessing over her garden, gothic art, and scientific illustration. She hopes one day to challenge Stephen Colbert to a Tolkien Nerd-Off.
Feliza Casano
Marketing & Sales Director
Feliza grew up in the libraries of Toledo, Ohio, where she filled her head with lady knights and magic schools. Her search for adventure in the great wide somewhere led to Philadelphia, where she received a master's degree in publishing from Rosemont College. Her head is now more frequently filled with spaceships and magical girls. When she's not handing people their next favorite book, she explores the city, develops her cooking skills, and produces copious amounts of snail mail.