Together We Can Put the World in World Literature
In which other publication can you find authors from upwards of 30 countries in scintillating conversation with one another, issue after issue? According to Michael Stein of Literalab, “Not only aren't there many magazines like this, there actually aren't any . . . at all . . . anywhere!”
Here at Asymptote, underrepresented authors always have a seat at the table next to the big names. That’s because advocating for a more inclusive canon is what we do. Asymptote is uniquely suited to this mission because our team members hail from six continents—diversity is as important to us as rigor. And for the most part of our thirteen years, we’ve been happy to stay in the background while lifting others up. But, with ongoing institutional support still elusive after our milestone 50th issue, we just have to ask: Would you take a few moments to lend support to what Dubravka Ugrešić calls the “global literary miracle”?
Maybe you have benefitted from our mission—as reader, author, translator, or former team member—but just haven’t gotten around to chipping in. Truth is, without the ongoing institutional support that others enjoy, our situation is as precarious as that of some of the endangered languages we strive to keep alive on our free site. So please say “yes!” to one more decade of fresh literary discoveries curated to the highest standards: Stand with us today by pledging a one-time donation of any amount you can afford. Even better, make your support official by becoming a sustaining member from as little as $5 a month. Don’t wait! There are great perks to be had at whichever tier you choose below:
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Another great way to support us is to order a group subscription to our Book Club (for which we’d be happy to offer a discounted rate).
For general questions or queries about corporate sponsorships and large donations get in touch with us at editors@asymptotejournal.com. However you choose to lend support, know that you’ll be helping to keep this “global literary miracle” alive. We’d be ever so grateful!