Vanitas Press to launch independent gothic bookshop and imprint
A new UK independent bookseller and publisher specializing exclusively in gothic literature will officially open on 31 October 2026.
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A new UK independent bookseller and publisher named Vanitas Press will open on 31 October 2026, Ginger Nuts of Horror reported. Founded by Vicki Donald, the business operates as both a bookshop and a publishing imprint. [1]
The online bookshop will focus exclusively on gothic literature. According to Ginger Nuts of Horror, its inventory ranges from classic authors such as Mary Shelley to contemporary writers including Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Catriona Ward. [1]
The launch date coincides with Halloween, a traditional celebration observed on 31 October that is widely associated with horror, the macabre, and the supernatural. In addition to bookselling, Vanitas Press plans to launch its own publishing imprint. [1][4]
Ginger Nuts of Horror reported that the retailer is offering a promotion for free tracked delivery on first orders using a special discount code. The promotional offer is scheduled to run through the end of November 2026. [1]
In short
- Vanitas Press opens as a new UK independent gothic bookshop on 31 October 2026.
- The business was founded by Vicki Donald and includes a publishing imprint.
- The shop stocks gothic literature ranging from Mary Shelley to Silvia Moreno-Garcia and Catriona Ward.
Sources
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- [1]Vanitas Press: New Gothic Bookshop Opens on Hallowe'enGinger Nuts of Horror, 13h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Livraria Lello on Wikipedia
- [3]The Case Study of Vanitas on Wikipedia
- [4]Halloween on Wikipedia
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