About Us
Adynaton Publishing
Why we founded our company?
For years we discussed creating a publishing company, and for years everyone we knew, from friends to publishing professionals to accountants and attorneys, all encouraged us not to do it. We considered their advice, and in 2009, the publishing company was formed, and from that point, it only took three years to produce what we hope will be the beginning of many hours of enjoyable reading.
What do we do?
We strive to bring good books and good quality books to a niche market because we believe that reading an actual book should be both a personal and delightful experience. We do actual print runs and “print on demand,” so our books are both warehoused and ready to be shipped the moment you place your order.
What's in a Name?
The derivation of the word Adynaton (adɪ’nɑː ton) is from ancient Greek (adunaton), meaning something impractical or impossible. In more modern times, it refers to a figure of speech, an exaggeration, or hyperbole stretched to the point of impossibility. “When pigs fly,” and “When hell freezes over,” are two common examples.
What's with your mascott "Pigasus" in the logo?
There is a famous account that a professor once told John Steinbeck that he would become an author when pigs flew. As “homage” to this professor, Steinbeck’s works incorporated the winged pig (Pigaus) and the inscription, "Ad astra per alia porci," (“to the stars on the wings of a pig”) in his works. Our name Adynaton and our logo, Mr. Piggasus, were carefully chosen in deference to all the advice we received. Our motto is, "Ad astra per alia porci …ac prex" (To the stars on the wings of a pig…and a prayer.) He holds a hunter green book in honour of the first book we used to launch our company, The leatherboy Handbook.