Chemeketa Press aims for publishing “revolution” by creating textbooks for $40 and under

Brian Mosher, managing editor of Chemeketa Press, poses next to algebra textbooks on sale in the college bookstore. The books cost $36.50. (Rachel Alexander/Salem Reporter)

A mission in four bullet points is outlined on a glass door leading to an office in Building 9 of Chemeketa Community College.

It includes typical college goals: Faculty support. Student involvement.

And then: “Revolution.”

This is the headquarters of Chemeketa Press, a scrappy four-person operation upending traditional academic publishing…