Russian publishing house that pioneered LGBT literature announces closure
Pioneer Summer. Photo: Popcorn Books Russian publisher Popcorn Books, which is known for its often daring choice of subject matter in a country with increasingly draconian laws about what can and cannot be considered literature, announced that it was ceasing operations on Tuesday. “Popcorn Books is closing down. We are very grateful to everyone who has been with us over the past seven years: authors, partners and, of course, you, dear readers,” a statement shared on its Telegram channel read.