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Fence
Fence publishes poetry, fiction, art and criticism in an independent biannual literary journal.
About Fence
Fence is an independent literary publication that releases a biannual print journal of poetry, fiction, art and criticism, and that has published since 1998. Its editorial stance is to publish challenging writing selected for idiosyncrasy and intelligence rather than for affiliation with particular camps, schools or cliques. Fence Books, an imprint founded in 2001, publishes books by writers whose work may be hard to categorize as mainstream or as recognized experimentation. The homepage also lists web-only content, published at fenceportal.org under the heading "Steaming."
Fence Magazine, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit based in New York. The homepage describes it as a small operation that works partly on a do-it-yourself basis, and as an internationally distributed publication. The homepage requests donations and asks readers to request Fence at local bookstores and libraries. Issue no. 43 (Spring-Summer 2026) is listed as published and includes a poets theater section guest edited by Tony Torn.
Key features
- Biannual print journal of poetry, fiction, art and criticism
- Issue no. 43 (Spring-Summer 2026) with a poets theater section
- Poets theater section guest edited by Tony Torn in issue 43
- Fence Books imprint publishing poetry and prose books since 2001
- Web-only "Steaming" content published at fenceportal.org
- Books distributed by Consortium Book Sales & Distribution
Best for: Readers and writers interested in independent, non-mainstream contemporary poetry, fiction, art and criticism.
Good for
- Selects writing for idiosyncrasy and intelligence rather than by allegiance to particular schools or camps
- Supports writers whose work may be overlooked because it does not fit mainstream or recognizable experimental modes
- Describes itself as internationally distributed
Fence at a glance
- Official website
- fenceportal.org
- Category
- News & Media › Culture & Arts Magazines
- Type
- Publication
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Fence FAQ
How can I obtain Fence?
The homepage links to a page titled "find ways to obtain Fence" but the excerpt does not list the specific methods. It also asks readers to request Fence at local bookstores and libraries.
Who distributes Fence Books?
The homepage states that Fence Books are distributed by Consortium Book Sales & Distribution.
Is Fence a for-profit publication?
No. The homepage describes Fence as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt not-for-profit and asks for donations.
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