It published books for an English speaking readership,[1] including award-winning literary fiction, poetry, illustrated non-fiction and humour.
[9][10] In April 2017 Searle left the business citing "differences over strategic direction" between himself and fellow director Davinder Samrai.
[12] The company was finally liquidated that December and it disappeared from the Scottish Publishing scene after failing to find a suitable buyer.
[20] 2015: Killochries by Jim Carruth shortlisted for the Saltire Society Scottish Poetry Book of the Year Award.
[25] 2012: Furnace by Wayne Price longlisted for the Frank O'Connor Prize and nominated for the Saltire Scottish First Book of the Year.