Literary Arts
Original fiction with substance: worldbuilding, character, and prose that earns its place on the shelf. We edit rigorously and treat every manuscript as the spine of the work — the story comes first, always.
About LAVA Guild
Where Literary Arts Meet Visual Arts.
LAVA Guild is an independent publishing company dedicated to bringing stories to life through the collaboration of literature and visual artistry. Our name represents the foundation of our creative vision: Literary Arts & Visual Arts, two forms of expression that, when brought together, can create something truly memorable.
Born from a belief in both halves of the book
Inspired by the storytelling traditions of novels, light novels, manga, and other illustrated works, LAVA Guild seeks to bridge the gap between written narratives and visual creativity. We believe that powerful storytelling is not limited to a single medium and that illustrations can complement literature by giving readers another way to connect with the characters, worlds, and experiences within a story.
Our publishing journey begins with DESPERATE -the Everyman-, an original epic fantasy novel series written by Ezret. As our company grows, we aim to expand our catalog with additional original works spanning different genres, creative styles, and storytelling approaches. Beyond publishing books, LAVA Guild is committed to fostering meaningful collaborations among authors, illustrators, and other creative professionals. We recognize the individual talent and dedication that go into every stage of bringing a story from concept to publication, and we believe those contributions deserve recognition.
Our vision is to build a publishing home where literary ambition and artistic creativity can thrive together, creating stories and experiences that readers can enjoy for years to come.
What we publish
Literary Arts × Visual Arts
Visual Arts
Illustration with narrative weight: cover art, interior pieces, and full-page plates commissioned as part of the storytelling, not decoration after it. The art is authored with the text, not added to it.
Our mission
“To publish original illustrated fiction where literary arts and visual arts are equals — and to build a home where the creators behind every page can do their best work.”
Craft over volume
A small catalog done exceptionally beats a long list done adequately. Every title gets the design, editing, and artwork it deserves.
The page and the picture are equals
We plan words and images together from day one, so neither reads as an afterthought in the finished book.
Grow with our collaborators
Writers, illustrators, and narrators build the guild. We publish with them across properties, not just once.
Designed to be collected
Our books are built as objects — covers, typography, and plates meant to be kept, displayed, and revisited.
Looking ahead
A catalog built to grow
The guild's roadmap is a growing catalog: new volumes of DESPERATE – the Everyman!, additional formats including audio editions, and entirely new original properties as we partner with more writers and illustrators. Everything we publish will carry the same standard — story and image, together.
Build with the guild
We're meeting writers, illustrators, narrators, and creative professionals who want to make illustrated fiction the right way. Introduce yourself — tell us about the story you want to tell.