The Accidental Publisher

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Irish book publishing: a personal legacy

These fragments of a life spotlight an extraordinary man and his extraordinary vision, exploring his creative lineage and the formative years of The O’Brien Press. From early landmark books such as Éamonn MacThomáis’s Me Jewel and Darlin’ Dublin to groundbreaking children’s classics, including Marita Conlon-McKenna’s Under the Hawthorn Tree, The O’Brien Press grew to be a leading independent Irish publisher. An outspoken and passionate champion of Irish culture and heritage, Michael spent his life bringing the work of Irish writers and artists to the world.

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THE accidental publisher MICHAEL O’BRIEN

Michael O’Brien was writing a memoir when he died suddenly in 2022.

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FRAGMENTS OF A MEMOIR

To celebrate fifty years of The O’Brien Press, founding publisher

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ACCIDENTAL PUBLISHER FRAGMENTS OF A MEMOIR

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The Accidental Publisher

Published on Nov 13, 2024

The O'Brien Press Ltd

Irish book publishing: a personal legacy To celebrate fifty years of The O’Brien Press, founding publisher Michael O’Brien was writing a memoir when he died suddenly in 2022. These fragments of a life spotlight an extraordinary man and his extraordinary vision, exploring his creative lineage and the formative years of The O’Brien Press. From early landmark books such as Éamonn MacThomáis’s Me Jewel and Darlin’ Dublin to groundbreaking children’s classics, including Marita Conlon-McKenna’s Under the Hawthorn Tree, The O’Brien Press grew to be a leading independent Irish publisher. An outspoken and passionate champion of Irish culture and heritage, Michael spent his life bringing the work of Irish writers and artists to the world.