Dalkey Archive Press is one of the world's great independent literary publishers, dedicated to discovering, preserving, and championing extraordinary writing that might otherwise be overlooked. Since its founding in 1984 by John O'Brien, Dalkey has built an unparalleled catalogue of modern classics, experimental fiction, literary criticism, and fiction in translation, introducing English-language readers to influential writers from around the globe. Now an imprint of Deep Vellum, the press remains committed to publishing ambitious, innovative literature with lasting cultural value rather than fleeting commercial appeal. From cult classics to Nobel Prize winners, Dalkey's books reward curious readers who delight in discovering the unexpected.