Of books...

Papaveria Press is a small, private press founded in 2001 in the arts district of Philadelphia and now located in the UK. Specializing in fairy tales & fabulous visions, Papaveria produces limited edition artists' books with other editions sometimes available in paperback format.

Every so often, Papaveria will also present fiction online by authors who deal in the fields of myth, surrealism or magical realism. While not technically editions, by offering their work here the astute reader will find examples of what kind of material the press has come to love. Authors retain all rights to their work, as usual, and these works most assuredly are under copyright.

Our first online edition is The Hiker's Tale, by Mike Allen. This story of a young Melungeon man's encounter with his heritage is an eerie reminder that some things — including ourselves — are not always as they seem. Use the link below to read more about the story and its author, and to begin an adventure you'll not soon forget.

The Hiker's Tale