Counterpoint Press is a distinguished brand that was formed in 2007 by merging three prominent independent presses: Counterpoint, Shoemaker & Hoard, and Soft Skull Press. Since then, they have established themselves as a leading publishing company, offering a range of compelling literary works. Under their two imprints, Counterpoint and Soft Skull Press, they publish a diverse collection of books, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, graphic novels, and anthologies.

Their focus lies in showcasing fresh, cutting-edge, and literary voices from various genres such as current affairs, politics, counterculture, music, history, memoir, literary biography, religion, and philosophy. With their office based in Berkeley, California, Counterpoint books are distributed by Penguin Random House, further expanding their reach. Dedicated to championing their authors, Counterpoint Press is committed to delivering exceptional writing that captivates readers