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Niko McCarty on Building Asimov Press and Writing for Ambitious Readers

The Orthogonal Bet

CHAPTER

The Vision of Asimov Press

This chapter explores the founding principles and goals of Asimov Press, emphasizing their dedication to publishing meaningful writing, particularly in biology. It highlights their strategy to engage a diverse readership by blending fiction with complex nonfiction topics, while showcasing contributions from scientists rather than traditional authors. The chapter discusses the evolving landscape of science fiction as they aim for depth and technical accuracy over conventional narrative styles.

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