Columbia Journal
Book and Periodical PublishingNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Columbia Journal is a literary and arts publication based in New York, founded in 1977 by students in Columbia University’s Graduate Writing program. It operates in both print and online formats, showcasing fiction, nonfiction, poetry, translations, visual art, film, and music, with the print edition appearing annually in the spring and featuring a mix of solicited and submitted work, including contest winners. The online platform highlights work that explores change and aims to broaden the horizons of art, presenting pieces that challenge boundaries and illuminate human experience. The journal serves a broad audience of readers and writers interested in contemporary literature and art, including established authors and emerging voices, and integrates the two publishing wings to offer a diverse range of content. Located in New York City, the organization occupies a role within the book and periodical publishing industry as a student-led publication that has historically published renowned authors alongside newer contributors.