named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Book and Culture Criticism
Regular publication of reviews and essays on recent books, film, television, and visual arts
Literary Publishing
Publication of original fiction and poetry in each issue
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Literary and Cultural Publishing 2 activities
- Commissioning and publishing original literary and critical contentPublishes original short fiction, poetry, literary criticism, and personal essays on contemporary themes including urban life, digital culture, and narrative form. The organization also publishes critical analyses of authors such as Gore Vidal and examines broader topics in cultural and institutional critique, including language politics and editing philosophy.
- Publication of a literary and cultural review journalProduces and publishes a print journal twice per year, featuring reviews of books, film, television, and visual arts, as well as original fiction, poetry, essays, interviews, and cultural commentary. The publication also maintains an active digital presence through its website and Substack, publishing regular content on literature, media, and the arts.
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Literary Publishing and Support Programs 1 activity
- Compensating contributing writers at market ratesPays writers at market rates for their contributions to the publication, supporting professional literary and cultural writing.
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Literary Events & Workshops 1 activity
- Hosting literary and cultural events in New York CityOrganizes and hosts regular literary readings and social events in New York City to engage writers and readers in a shared cultural community.
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Academic Journal and Scholarly Publication 1 activity
- Research and analysis in literary and cultural criticismConducts and publishes research-focused articles analyzing contemporary literary works, editing philosophies, and cultural discourse, such as a published article comparing The Conscious Style Guide and That Book Is Dangerous! in the context of language politics.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
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Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$5K100%
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Total expenses$5K
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1 years on record · 2024–2024
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- DAVID ROBERTS — TRUSTEE
- SARA LOUISA BAHET — TRUSTEE
relationships · 23
Who they work with
- Bob Dylan Archive Government — Research archive in Tulsa, Oklahoma, cited as a source for scholarly work on Bob Dylan.
- Center for Fiction Partner — Cally Fiedorek is a recipient of an Emerging Writer Fellowship.
- City College of New York Partner — Luke Sullivan is an MFA student.
- Columbia University Partner — Sarah Weck received an MFA and the Felipe P. De Alba merit fellowship in Fiction.
- Fordham Political Review Partner — Lara Ejzak is a columnist.
- Fordham Ram Partner — Lara Ejzak is the Culture Editor.
- Fordham University Partner — Lara Ejzak is an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism.
- Greil Marcus Partner — Scholar whose work on Bob Dylan is referenced and discussed in The Metropolitan Review's analysis.
- HarperCollins Partner — Jason Chatfield's work has been published by HarperCollins.
- Harvard Business Law Review Partner — Savannah Huitema served as Editor in Chief.
- Lou Bahet Partner — Co-founder of The Metropolitan Review
- MAD Partner — Jason Chatfield's work has been published in MAD.
- New York Magazine Partner — Ross Barkan is a columnist.
- New York Times Magazine Partner — Ross Barkan is a contributing writer.
- Penguin Random House Partner — Jason Chatfield's work has been published by Penguin Random House.
- Robert Polito Partner — Author of a book analyzing Bob Dylan's later career, with whom The Metropolitan Review engages in literary discourse.
- Ross Barkan Partner — Co-founder of The Metropolitan Review
- Savannah Huitema Partner — Style Critic at The Metropolitan Review and author of the article "Don’t Kill Dionysus: On a Long Summer of Sobriety."
- Simon & Schuster Partner — Jason Chatfield's work has been published by Simon & Schuster.
- Stony Brook University Partner — Lilyana Tarquinio is a senior pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in English Honors.
- Substack Network — Operates a publication presence on Substack, where all content is also distributed.
- The Hinternet Partner — Sam Jennings serves as associate editor.
- The New Yorker Partner — Jason Chatfield's work has been published in The New Yorker.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural Revitalization Through Literary Publishingmethodology: cultural_revitalization_through_literary_publishingBy publishing serious literary and cultural criticism alongside fiction and poetry, we counter anti-intellectualism and revitalize high culture, because sustained engagement with ambitious writing strengthens cultural discourse.
- Editorial Independence as Critical Integritymethodology: editorial_independenceBy maintaining stylistic and ideological independence in publishing, we preserve literary ambition and honest critique, because resisting promotional or commodified discourse enables deeper cultural analysis.
- Writer-First Approach to Amplify Underrepresented Voicesmethodology: writer_first_publishingBy prioritizing under-acknowledged and emerging writers in editorial selection, we strengthen literary culture, because diverse and unconventional voices challenge homogenized narratives and expand creative possibility.