Rondanini Publishing — Independent Publishing for English and Italian Voices
We publish experimental work and writing that does not fit neat categories—fiction and serious non-fiction (including financial and institutional subjects) that are often overlooked by agents and mainstream lists.
We are not a mainstream publisher. We work in English and Italian.
Our curated programme for short stories, flash fiction and snap pieces is now open for submissions. There is no submission fee; individual online publications are currently unpaid, and authors retain copyright. Read the guidelines.
Our catalogue still includes standout titles—from Crownless: Forgotten Queer Histories of Rome to Italian fiction such as Al confine del tempo—alongside original music through our 0Db_Labs label and mathematics education resources for students.
Whether you are a reader drawn to work outside the usual shelves or an author with a manuscript agents struggle to place, we invite you to explore the site and get in touch.
Featured Publications
We prioritise literary and intellectual merit over mass-market categories—English and Italian, fiction and serious non-fiction including institutional and financial writing. Our short-fiction programme now accepts stories and translations, normally up to 3,000 words. Submission guidelines.
Our Books
Crownless
Forgotten Queer Histories of Rome by J. H. M. Carlisle
A groundbreaking work that explores the hidden LGBTQ+ histories of ancient Rome, weaving together historical research with compelling narrative storytelling. Available in paperback, ebook, and on Kindle Unlimited.
Learn more about Crownless →
Al confine del tempo
A choral novel by Luigi Pascal Rondanini
An ambitious Italian literary work that explores the boundaries of time through multiple interconnected narratives. A deeply philosophical and beautifully crafted novel that showcases contemporary Italian literature at its finest.
Learn more about Al confine del tempo →
What We Publish
- Experimental & uncategorisable: Novels and prose that resist easy shelf labels—work many agents and larger lists struggle to place.
- Non-fiction: finance & institutions: Serious non-fiction on markets, governance, treasury, and institutional design.
- Not the mainstream list: We do not optimise for mass-market categories; that is intentional.
- English & Italian: Voices that move between cultures, registers, and readerships.
- Short fiction & snap pieces (submissions open): Literary stories, experimental prose and translations; currently unpaid online publication with author credit, biography and portrait, and rights agreed in writing. Guidelines.
- Music & education: Original work via 0Db_Labs; mathematics curriculum and other education resources.
About Rondanini Publishing
Rondanini Publishing Ltd is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 16548159). Our registered office is at 60 Tottenham Court Road, Suite 6438a, Fitzrovia, London, W1T 2EW.
We publish experimental work and material that does not fall into familiar categories—fiction and non-fiction (including financial and institutional writing) that many agents and publishers do not prioritise. We are not a mainstream list.
Our catalogue spans English and Italian. Our short-fiction programme is open for submissions, with full editorial requirements and publication terms at Short Work.
Explore Our Collection
Explore experimental fiction, serious non-fiction, and translations—outside the mainstream list