HQ Function

The headquarters houses all primary operations including editorial, manuscript review, book production, marketing, sales, fundraising, and administrative functions.

Notable Features:

Located within Fort Worden, a former military base turned state park and lifelong learning center. The setting offers a unique, inspiring environment with historic buildings and natural beauty. The press itself occupies a repurposed historic building.

Work Culture:

A mission-driven, collaborative, and intimate work environment, characterized by a deep passion for poetry and literature. The small, dedicated team works closely to bring poetry to a wider audience.

HQ Significance:

The headquarters' location in Fort Worden, a center for arts and culture, aligns with the Press's mission. It's a significant hub for American poetry, influencing literary landscapes from a unique Pacific Northwest base.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to artistic excellence, cultural enrichment, preservation of literary arts, and community engagement, reflected in its unique location and non-profit mission.

Location:

While headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Copper Canyon Press has a global reach through international distribution of its poetry collections. They publish poets from around the world and their books are available to readers internationally via distributors, bookstores, and online retailers, supporting a worldwide community of poetry enthusiasts.

Street Address:

200 Battery Way, Fort Worden State Park

City:

Port Townsend

State/Province:

WA

Country:

USA