Founded in 1986 by Cecile Engel and Lori Milken, Delphinium Books is committed to publishing original, important voices, be it fiction or non-fiction, in contemporary society. Our purpose is to recognize excellence in writing, and thereby bring it to public attention. The publishing house’s first effort, Delphinium Blossoms, an anthology featuring a broad array of authors, from E.L. Doctorow, Grace Paley and Russell Banks to numerous first-time writers, established Delphinium’s reputation as a home for quality writing.
Major book reviews and support from booksellers and librarians have contributed to Delphinium’s growth and distinction. Delphinium is distributed by Publisher’s Group West. Delphinium has published such authors as Helen Yglesias, Alison Lurie, Robert Hellenga, and the internationally renowned novelist Francesca Duranti.
With its mandate to provide a rich venue for exemplary writers of our generation, Delphinium proudly offers its readers the best in quality literature.
Cecile Engel passed away on September 6th, 2016 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her great taste and dedication has helped us publish books of the highest quality for thirty years.