Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, founder
At Sam Yan Press, a spirited, student-run press based in Thailand, our dedication reaches beyond merely printing words on pages. We forge a space where critical narratives, particularly those echoing the voices of the underrepresented, find a home and a platform. Our newly crafted ‘Feminist Sam Yan’ section keenly spotlight works that reflect on feminism and gender inequalities prevailing in Thailand. Our inaugural publication, “Men Explain Things to Me” by Rebecca Solnit, didn’t merely adorn our shelves but echoed through the corridors of dialogue and discussion among young Thai activists.
While our journey has not been devoid of financial constrictions, our commitment has found its way through the obstacles. In the coming year, we anticipate gathering enough resources from book sales and hopeful sponsorships to publish works whose rights we possess and some for which the translation has already been consummated.
1. The Right to Sex: Feminism in the Twenty-First Century by Amia Srinivasan In a world where the lenses of sex, consent, and desire have often been tinted with bias and preconceived notions, Amia Srinivasan’s “The Right to Sex” seeks to dismantle and challenge these narratives. Srinivasan probes critical questions concerning entitlement, rejection, and the political undercurrents that navigate through the realm of sexual desires and practices.
2. Feminist City by Leslie Kern Leslie Kern, through her work “Feminist City,” invites readers into a discourse that explores the intersectionality of urban planning, feminism, and social justice. Kern extends a narrative that is not merely an architectural critique but one that intricately weaves the realities of social space, accessibility, and the systematic elements that underpin gender inequality in urban landscapes.
3. Global Woman: Nannies, Maids and Sex Workers in the New Economy by Barbara Ehrenreich and Arlie Russell Hochschild “Global Woman” embarks on a journey exploring the realms of economic shifts and its intricate ties with gender roles, mobility, and labor dynamics. The late Barbara Ehrenreich, alongside Arlie Russell Hochschild, delves into the lives of women maneuvering through the global economy – navigating through roles as nannies, maids, and sex workers, and portrays the nuanced realities they encounter in the new economic landscape.
We are also exploring the possibility of featuring “Natural Causes” by Barbara, hoping that 2024 might witness its release on our shelves.
4. Bad Gays: A Homosexual History by Huw Lemmey, Ben Miller, et al. Anticipated to coincide with the 2024 Pride Month, “Bad Gays: A Homosexual History” endeavors to journey through histories, perspectives, and narratives that have painted the tapestry of the LGBTQ+ movement. The work, curated by Huw Lemmey, Ben Miller, and contributors, seeks not just to chronicle events but to delve into the lived experiences and intricacies that have shaped the path of homosexual history.
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Thank you for becoming an integral part of Sam Yan Press, where every page turned is a step towards more inclusive and equal narratives.