Sandlapper Publishing Company is a regional, independent publisher and distributor of books about the South, primarily South Carolina. We specialize in nonfiction books of history, travel, cooking, recreation, photography, natural history and folklore. Subjects of special interest are slavery, Gullah, the American Revolution, the Civil War, plantations, geology, lighthouses, day trips, canoe paddling, the CSS H. L. Hunley, sweetgrass baskets, Charleston and the Palmetto State's natural history.
Sandlapper Publishing Company operates as a traditional book publisher. Manuscripts are reviewed for consideration of publication. Accepted manuscripts are edited and designed in house. Our books are bound and printed by quality book manufacturers. Sandlapper pays all publishing expenses and royalties are paid to each author based upon sales. Writers interested in submitting a book proposal, please review our Submission Guidelines.
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The Sandlapper Book Outlet at 1281 Amelia Street in Orangeburg, South Carolina, Monday through Thursday, 9:00-5:00. Books are available for purchase and be sure to check out our special section of dented and scratched books at marked down prices.Sandlapper Publishing Company was established in 1983 by Frank N. Handal (1931-2004). Mr. Handal purchased the book publishing division of the Sandlapper Magazine of Lexington, South Carolina and began his company in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Mr. Handal published books about South Carolina and added other publishers books to his list to create a central source of distribution. In 1997, the company was sold to Christian and Amanda Gallman.
