This book is published by Huerga y Fierro, a long-established independent publisher in Madrid.
The significance of the publisher Huerga y Fierro is that it has sustained an independent editorial voice for half a century; this places John Liddy's book within a serious Spanish literary list,
Its launch at the Feria del Libro de Madrid in June 2026 connects an Irish poet’s work with readers in Spain and with the wider Hispanic world.
The publication of this book creates a substantial cultural link between Limerick and Madrid, and is a very notable achievement for the for the author and for the book.
John Liddy is the founder of The Stony Thursday book: one of Ireland’s longest-running literary journals which this year is also celebrating its 50th anniversary. He is the author of 13 standalone poetry collections,
This is a beautifully produced book. The designer was Ángel Luis Vigaray. Vigaray was very closely associated with Huerga y Fierro, the publishers. But he was more than a book designer: he was a Spanish poet and editor. He helped shape the Huerga y Fierro poetry publishing projects.
He designed and directed very many of their books which were praised for their careful and handsome production.
The overall spare look came to suggest a seriousness and confidence in the text itself...representing a carefully maintained visual tradition - understated and tactile for poetry.
The designer Vigaray’s contribution was about shaping Huerga y Fierro’s visual identity and it continues to this day, as evidenced by this book.
This book is a remarkable achievement: 233 pages of poetry, beautifully printed on quality paper and presented with the care and imagination of a fine publisher.
