GRIS & LOK PRESS
Independent publishing · English & German
Independent books with character. Discover The Reality of Spoons by Nadine Farghaly, alongside our developing list of fiction, practical non-fiction and creative paper goods.
Books should feel chosen, not manufactured.
From the press
Different genres. Distinct identities. One publishing house.
Essays on Illness, Gratitude, Anger, and the Cost of Being Fine
Nine personal essays exploring chronic illness, limited energy and the expectations that follow us through everyday life. Written with anger, tenderness and dark humour.
The Reality of Spoons
A six-month record of pain, therapy and daily life, with 183 daily spreads, monthly reviews and appointment notes.
Our developing list
Forthcoming titles and projects in development.
A novel of Hürrem Sultan — power, survival, love and reinvention at the heart of the Ottoman court.
Coming soonA practical guide to making raw feeding clearer, calmer and easier to manage in everyday life.
Coming soonThoughtful formats for ideas, reflection, planning and the pleasure of putting pen to paper.
In developmentIllustrated worlds made for quiet moments, creativity and the simple pleasure of color on paper.
In developmentAbout the press
GRIS & LOK PRESS is an independent publishing house for books with character — from immersive fiction to carefully selected non-fiction, beautifully considered journals and creative coloring books.
Named after Grisu and Loki, the two dogs behind the mark, the press combines storytelling, knowledge and design under one roof.
Based in Germany · Publishing in English & German
Our authors
Author of The Reality of Spoons and the forthcoming historical novel The Joyful One.
Her writing explores illness, identity and the complicated stories people carry with them.
Contact
For general enquiries, publishing and press:
grisandlokpress@gmail.com