Eckhartz Press

12/23/2025

Rick Kogan's "Who We Lost in 2025" article in the Tribune pays tribute to our dear pal Tony Fitzpatrick, and a host of other Chicago greats.

George Wendt. Shirley Mordine. The Royal George. Remembering some of the people, places and events that had been a part of this city.

12/22/2025

This week at Eckhartz Press: An Award Winner, a preview of early 2026, a few author birthdays, and a special holiday tribute to our staff, our 105 authors and our 120 books

The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

12/18/2025

The Evanston Roundtable includes the Eckhartz Press book "Take Me Back to Chicago" by Doug E. Jones in their best books of 2025 roundup.

To be clear, we’re not saying these books will actually fit in all stockings, even those hung by the chimney with the utmost care — they are books, after

12/18/2025

Eckhartz Press author Nick Digilio on Kelly Leonard's podcast.

Kelly connects with longtime film critic Nick Digilio to talk about his new book "40 Years, 40 Films." They discuss growing up in Chicago, falling in love wi...

12/18/2025

The Daily Herald congratulates Jim Slusher for his Book of the Year victory.

The Chicago Writers Association Wednesday named Jim Slusher’s collection of Daily Herald columns as the Indie Nonfiction Book of the Year for 2025. “To Nudge the World: Conversation, Community...

12/18/2025

Eckhartz Press author Nick Digilio on Steve Cochran's podcast.

ITS NICK D FOR CHRISTMAS!When Nick and I ruled WGN Radio we had fun all year long. Somehow the CHRISTMAS shows were even better.But never did I ever think Ni...

12/17/2025

So excited about this. We have another Book of the Year winner! Jim Slusher's book "To Nudge the World" was named the Book of the Year by the Chicago Writers Association in the Indie Non-Fiction Category. Congratulations to Jim! Eckhartz Press has now won this award five times in our 14 years (and had an additional nine finalists).

12/15/2025

Eckhartz Press' brush with Rob Reiner. Here with Eckhartz Press author Chuck Quinzio. Rest in Peace, Rob. You were a true artist.

12/15/2025

This week at Eckhartz Press: A tease of 11 new books coming in 2026, 10 upcoming appearances, dozens of interviews, and a peek into 26 Eckhartz Press titles featuring people like Adam Amin, Billy Gibbons, Bob Sirott, Denise DeClue, Ed Lynch, Kelly Leonard, Larry Lujack, Lorelei Shark, Monica Eng, Mugs Halas, Ray Meyer, and Walt "No Neck" Williams.

The latest news from Eckhartz Press, and a chance to peek into some of the great previous offerings from our humble little publishing compan...

12/11/2025

Great piece in the Chicago Tribune by Rick Kogan about our latest book, 40 Years 40 Films by Nick DiGilio. It will run in the paper on Sunday.

This memoir of sorts, published by Chicago’s Eckhartz Press, takes us through years of his career and introduces us to dozens of movies along the way.

12/10/2025

Don't miss Eckhartz Press book signing with author of 40 Years, 40 Films: Nick Digilio. Books will be available for purchase from 6PM - 8PM.

Can't make it? Books can be purchased online here: https://eckhartzpress.com/shop/40-years-40-films/