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Polarity Ensemble Books began its life in 2006 as the publishing arm of Polarity Ensemble Theatre, publishing works by Darren Callahan, Richard Engling, and Fern Chertkow. While the theatre ceased operations in 2018, Polarity Ensemble Books continued life as a small press dedicated to the work of a collective of independent authors. Sign up for our newsletter to stay informed.
The Very Last Production of King Lear: the third Dwayne Finnegan novel
In The Very Last Production of King Lear, Dwayne Finnegan has another crack at the big time as he directs his highly talented (but definitely dysfunctional) actors in King Lear at Chicago's prestigious Goodman Theatre. On sale September 15, 2025.
Romeo and Juliet Keep Their Eyes on the Prize: the second Dwayne Finnegan novel
Dwayne Finnegan and friends return in Richard Engling's 2024 novel, Romeo and Juliet Keep Their Eyes on the Prize! Dwayne has another crack at the big time if only his production of Romeo and Juliet can shine. Available in print and ebook from all your favorite retailers. Audiobook date to be announced.
Give My Regards to Nowhere: the first Dwayne Finnegan novel
As the first new work in the Polarity Ensemble Books reboot, Richard Engling's novel, Give My Regards to Nowhere: A Director's Tale, came out March 22, 2023. It's a comic novel of love, lust, and life-threatening electrical shocks set in the Chicago storefront theatre scene.
Body Mortgage is back
We have released a revised edition of Richard Engling's dystopian detective thriller Body Mortgage. It was originally published by Penguin Books USA under the Onyx imprint and by Headline in the UK. Available in Kindle or paperback.
Visions of Anna continues to win fans!
Chicago's NewCity Lit called Visions of Anna "transcendent...charmed" Find out more!
