Abstract:

Based on an investigation of small presses in Europe and America, the paper introduces the history and the present situation of small presses, explores and compares the term of "small press" and some similar concepts; analyzes the reasons and the value of its existence; points out that small presses appeared along with the emergence of the publishing industry, and have been closely related to the publishing technology, social and cultural development. In a word, small presses are an important part of the whole publishing industry.