About us
Aniko Press is an independent publishing company based on Gadigal land, Sydney, Australia.
It was founded by unapologetic bookworm Emily Riches with the aim of bringing passionate writers and curious readers together, championing new voices and creating a space for creative community.
Our goal is to publish unique, exciting and challenging work by new and emerging voices.
Team
Emily Riches - Founder
Leo Kohn - Operations Manager
Leo is our manager-extraordinaire. As a lawyer, he organises all the bits and pieces of Aniko behind the scenes. He has a love for longform storytelling and can often be found reading the news.
Elaine Chennatt - Reviewer and Interviewer
Elaine Chennatt is a writer, educator and psychology student currently residing in nipaluna. She has a special interest in bibliotherapy (how we use literature to make sense of our lives) and is endlessly curious about the creative philosophies of others. She lives with her husband and two bossy dachshunds on the not-so-sunny side of the river (IYKYK). Find her online at wordswithelaine.com
Col McElwaine - Art and Design
Col McElwaine is an Australian illustrator and designer. Working in publishing, advertising and motion, Col was shortlisted for the 2021 and 2022 World Illustration awards in the editorial category. His client list includes The Washington Post, NBC, NYT, The Financial Times, Taste, Vice, The Big Issue, Coles, NAB, Fullers, Creative Mornings and more. Currently based in Meanjin, Col has experience working for a number of agencies in Australia, Scotland and England. You can find him online at colmcelwaine.com and @colmcelwaine.