Abraxas Press is a small, independent press located in Madison, Wisconsin, specializing in
contemporary American poetry. ABRAXAS, an independent little magazine published by the
press, was founded in 1968 by Warren Woessner and James Bertolino. It was one of Wisconsin's
first little magazines. Woessner and Bertolino served as editors of the magazine for the
five issues, until the departure of Bertolino. David Hilton then joined the press as an
editor after Issue 10. The format of ABRAXAS became more review-based. Hilton left his role
as editor in the 1980s, although he continued to have his work published in the magazine. In
1981, Ingrid Swanberg assumed the position of executive editor, with Woessner remaining as
executive editor and continue in those roles today. Under Swanberg, the magazine returned to
its original format, primarily containing poetry. Some of the poets whose work has been
featured in ABRAXAS include Charles Bukowski, among others. The most recent issue of ABRAXAS
was #49, published in 2015.
In addition to the little magazine, Abraxas Press has published a number of pamphlets,
chapbooks, and books. Books published by Abraxas Press include Essays and Dissolutions by
Darrel Gray, Clinches by Ray DiPalma, The Moving Journal by Jim Stephens, and The Part-Time
Arsonist by F. Keith Wahle.
Abraxas Press website: http://www.abraxaspressinc.com/Abraxas.html
