Category Archives: OBS News

Celebrate “Alone at Sea: Gloucester in the Age of the Dorymen (1623-1939)” by Dr. John Morris

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Laura Fillmore

We at OBS are delighted to announce the publication of  Dr. John Morris’s new book “Alone at Sea: Gloucester in the Age of the Dorymen (1623-1939).”  This beautifully illustrated book represents some 10 years of research conducted by John as he … Continue reading →

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In Context: Factory Trawlers vs. Wooden Dories

Posted on March 30, 2010 by Laura Fillmore

Today we sent to the printer our latest book, Dr. John Morris’s Alone at Sea: Gloucester in the Age of the Dorymen (1623-1939) (Commonwealth Editions, Beverly, Mass.). Stunningly beautiful, thoroughly researched, and comprehensive (448 pages with 76 period photographs and … Continue reading →

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London Focus: Protean Press Expands

Posted on March 2, 2009 by Laura Fillmore

In April, OBS and its subsidiary Protean Press will attend the London Book Fair with the goal to seek out publishing partners for new Protean Press titles. We will be: Selling paperback, foreign, and other sub rights and licenses to … Continue reading →

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OBS and Protean Press in Germany

Posted on October 14, 2008 by Laura Fillmore

Our president, Laura Fillmore, is visiting Germany this week for the Frankfurt Book Fair and for the annual conference of the International Association of Scientific, Technical & Medical Publishers (STM), which OBS has just joined. At the Book Fair, we’re participating … Continue reading →

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