Peter began his publishing career as a book editor, in Tokyo, in 1975 (with hiatus as freelance book editor in London, 1981-82). In 1989 he founded Stone Bridge Press, publishing in such Japan-related areas as language, business, literature, manga, design, and culture. He serves on the board of PPN, and is a vital member of both the professional development and conference teams.

The Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) nominated Peter “in recognition of his longstanding leadership and service to the independent publishing community. In addition to his work within PPN, Peter serves as a valuable bridge between our two organizations. He regularly promotes PPN events through IBPA’s newsletters, helping expand PPN’s visibility and engagement across the broader publishing network.

“Peter’s dedication to IBPA spans many years and reflects both leadership and sustained commitment. He served on the IBPA Board of Directors for four years, including as Board Chair from 2015-2017. Even after completing his board service, Peter has remained involved through numerous volunteer roles that benefit independent publishers at all stages. Among his many contributions, Peter is the founder of IBPA’s podcast series, Inside Independent Publishing with IBPA, and served as its original host. The podcast has grown into one of the most widely listened-to resources for practical publishing know-how. Peter has also generously contributed his time as a judge for the IBPA Book Award for many years. This year, he further extended his support by serving as a judge for IBPA’s other PubWest Book Design Awards program.

“Currently, Peter serves on the IBPA Industry Advisory Committee, where he helps advise the association on publishing industry issues and trends. He has also played an important role on the Nominating Committee, helping shape IBPA’s leadership by advising on board candidates. Peter Goodman’s contributions reflect not only a deep commitment to independent publishing, but also a genuine generosity with his time and knowledge.”