The Wexford Bohemian
The Wexford Bohemian
Wexford's Own Literary Journal
The Wexford Bohemian is a literary journal based in Wexford town. Founded in Red Books, Wexford's own eccentric independent bookstore, The Wexford Bohemian was inspired by the roots of several Irish anthologies along with the City Lights Pocket Poets Series.
Commencing in Autumn of 2020, the first edition of The Wexford Bohemian sold out in less than 24 hours; loyal locals and adorning artists both appreciating the effort of bringing literature in its purest form to the town of Wexford.
The second issue of The Boh' followed soon after; almost twice as lengthy and packed with broad talent.
After a year hiatus, in June 2022 Red Books published the third issue of The Wexford Bohemian. From this, gaining a cult following along with an online presence. Our third issue included notable writers, essayists, playwrights and poets mixed with those who had never published anything before! Not only were our contributors based in Wexford, but across Ireland, and we even flew the Wexford flag abroad!
ÁLANNA HAMMEL
Editor
The Wexford Bohemian is Álanna Hammel’s first editorial adventure. A super fan of all Irish writing, she has been published in several anthologies, newspapers and magazines in Ireland as well as abroad; such as The Irish Times, JOLT, Lemon Peel Press and University Times. Her debut play Walking Down the Aisle was performed in 2021 at the ‘Gap Arts Festival’.
RED BOOKS
Publisher
Red Books Press is an independent publishing press based in Wexford town, based out of the independent second-hand bookshop, Red Books. In 2020, they created The Wexford Bohemian inspired by several national anthologies. Red Books Press gives a platform for local and not-so-local writers to publish their poems, plays and novels.
