Concordia university press books are engaged, accessible, and make a point. For authors submitting their final manuscripts authors guide why publish with michigan. University press of mississippi university press of. Dating from a letters patent from king henry viii in 1534 to print all manner of books, the cambridge university press claims to be the oldest university press and one of the oldest publishers and printers in. Europes preeminent publisher of englishlanguage academic books in jewish studies since 1965. Louisiana state university published a confederacy of dunces, by john kennedy toole, which won a pulitzer prize in 1981. May 01, 2002 every responsible university press directs a great deal of effort over time into creatingand varyinga certain felicitous mix of books, whose quality and sales performance will allow the press to break even financially, or, better, to achieve a modest financial margin that can be put to underwriting future publishing activity. Their authorsdedicated researchers one and allprovide the scholarly stuff upon which many non fiction trade. The main activities of the company are book publishing, representation and distribution services, and retail bookselling on the unsw campus in kensington. Getting published by a university press perspectives on. We do not publish poetry, fiction, memoirs, or childrens books, nor do we publish festschriften or unrevised dissertations. The presss awardwinning imprint, triquarterly books, is devoted primarily to contemporary american fiction and poetry.
Please check with us before sending a complete manuscript, since unsolicited submissions are not returned. Founded in 1935, the lsu press is a nonprofit book publisher dedicated to the publication of scholarly, general interest, and regional books. Spring 2020 pdf download fall 2019 pdf download browse. Lamar university literary press is one of the worlds smallest university presses. Jun 26, 2015 at the moment, i dont think theres a trade publishing house producing highcalibre, serious nonfiction of the quality and variety of yale university press. We cannot accept orders for books or journals at this time. The press releases around 300 new books per year in 18 subject areas, with. Books in this subject are acquired by elizabeth branch dyson, senior editor. The curbstone imprint remains active and committed to its original mission. Although story river books, an imprint of the university of south carolina press, is currently closed to submissions, future submission periods will be. Since its founding in 1988, lyceum books has earned a reputation for excellence, publishing books known for the quality of their ideas, research, and wri. The publication process for unsolicited works begins when a prospective author sends a book proposal to. The university of michigan presss academic and regional publishing programs boast all the virtues of traditional notforprofit scholarly publishing.
Many editors, however, at the most prestigious university presses including yale, princeton, stanford and the university of california at berkeley have no interest in publishing original. Entries on this list should be publishing houses associated with one or more academic institutions and have their own article or be wellsourced in a university article. Nottingham university press independent publishers group. Voicing a movement after kent state 1970 is a multigenre collection describing the may 4, 1970, shootings at kent state university, the aftermath, and the impact on wider calls for peace and justice. Unsw press the university of new south wales press.
It furthers the university s objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. The mission of the university of oklahoma press is to publish scholarly books of significance to the state, region, nation, and world, both to convey the results of current research to other scholars and to offer broader presentations for the general public. Liverpool university press use code ebooklup at the checkout oxford university studies in the enlightenment published in association with the voltaire foundation. Amber quill press llc e books only out of business american girl publishing. In addition to scholarly monographs, we also publish general interest books about louisiana and the south. How to submit to independent and university publishers. Harvard university press publishes thoughtful books for both scholars and educated general readers in history, philosophy, literature, classics, religion, law, economics, public policy, physical and life sciences, technology, history of science, behavioral sciences, and education, along with reference works in a wide range of fields. As you may know, university presses publish a lot of good books. Utp has published over 6,500 books, with well over 3,500 of these still in print. Proposal submission policy oxford university press. Since our founding, weve added quality fiction and creative non fiction to our selection, without drfiting from our mission to showcase top new texts. Most are nonprofit organizations and an integral component of a large research university.
From skirting kgb agents while covering the cold war olympics to hunting down the three mechanical sharks starring in jaws, dianes experiences are filled with real heart and a tongueincheek attitude. When indiana university press suddenly offered to publish his book, mr. Wayne state university press check under fiction they publish. Our aim is to to avoid direct publishing charges to authors wherever possible. Regional and scholarly publisher of books and journals. Publishers new zealand society of authors pen nz inc. This list should not include other academic publishers. Associations of university presses are listed afterwards. University press books berkeley ten thousand minds on fire. University presses have always published fiction, of course. We publish original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction with the latest in book production technology.
University book publishers strive to keep great and artistic writing alive, even if it is unpopular. From 1974, university press books has stoked the blaze of well over ten thousand minds on fire, carrying new scholarship published by the great university presses in the englishspeaking world. Launched in 1961 as unps first trade imprint, bison books reflects the presss commitment to generalinterest books that appeal to the educated reader. In 2010, the company established the unsw press literary fund with the unsw foundation to help finance our efforts to publish the best non fiction writing in australia. Lsu press is the only university press to have won a pulitzer prize in both fiction. Wayne state university press is a distinctive urban publisher committed to supporting its parent institutions core research, teaching, and service mission by generating highquality scholarly and generalinterest works of global importance. Fordham university press publishes scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as books of interest to the general public.
This page lists notable university presses, arranged by country. Although university presses focus on scholarly works, some also publish books meant for a more general audiencepoetry, essays, memoirs. Midlist press publishes fiction, nonfiction, and poetry books by new and emerging writers and by writers ignored, marginalized, or excluded from publication by commercial publishers. Florida, a novel by christine schutt, was a finalist for a national book award in 2004.
Every responsible university press directs a great deal of effort over time into creatingand varyinga certain felicitous mix of books, whose quality and sales performance will allow the press to break even financially, or, better, to achieve a modest financial margin that can be put to underwriting future publishing activity. In addition to offering scholarly and literary books, some of these publishers are also on the lookout for novels, short story collections, essay collections, poetry books, and memoirs aimed at general audiences. Many literary presses have small sprint runs for their poetry and fiction publications. You can order our books from any bookstore, online or local. Or mit press and yale university presss books on art and architecture. In england, cambridge university press traces its founding to 1534, when king henry viii granted the university a letters patent, giving it the right to print its own books, and its active publishing program to 1584.
Founded in 1901, university of toronto press utp is canadas leading academic publisher and one of the largest university presses in north america. Seen by some as linked vignettes and some as a novel, the book is a mood piece that resists categorization. Our website has information for book buyers, authors, academic instructors, librarians, and publishers who are looking for distribution of their books. Main street rag publishing company is an independent publisher of poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction in our books and literary magazines as well as a. In fact, they publish thousands of them every year. West virginia university press is the only university press, and the largest publisher of any kind, in the state of west virginia. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, please follow these guidelines. Although story river books, an imprint of the university of south carolina press, is currently closed to submissions, future submission periods will be announced on its website. Fiction book list ohio university press swallow press. Apr 23, 2017 the university press of kentucky accepts fiction, short story, and poetry submissions only during a designated window in the spring. Northwestern university press, in conjunction with the mellon foundation, is seeking a university press diversity fellow to join our acquisitions department. Book publishers, including independent publishers, university presses, and small presses listed in the newpages guide are primarily from the u. In 2010, northwestern university press acquired the prestigious publisher of world literature curbstone press.
Newsouth publishing is the publishing arm of the company. Yale university press has used submittable since 20 to administer the. This is a list of publishers that have a record of publishing translations, or that specialize in publishing translations. Founded in 1935, the lsu press is a nonprofit book publisher dedicated to. New zealands oldest academic publisher, otago university press publishes a wide range of nonfiction books on new zealand and the pacific, giving special. One of the press s specialities is the production of conference proceedings in book format. Academic book publishers book publishing directory. The 17 most innovative university presses and the books. May 25, 2011 the university presses specialize in subjects such as film criticism the university of illinois press and the university of chicago press or literary theory columbia university press or literature in translation slavic literature at northwestern university press for which the trade publishers have neither the inclination nor the resources. The majority of northwestern university press books are available in ebook formats, read more. Cape catley ltd a small independent publishing house with interest in nz fiction, childrens books, social justice, feminism, politics, local history, biography and autobiography, health, gardening and yachting. Or new york university presss urgency in delivering compelling books on civil liberties and constitutional issues.
The 17 most innovative university presses and the books you. Triquarterly books, is devoted primarily to contemporary american fiction and. The press s awardwinning imprint, triquarterly books, is devoted primarily to contemporary american fiction and poetry. Unsw press ltd, operating since 1962, is a notforprofit company whose board of directors is appointed by the council of unsw.
Works will be considered that represent only the highest standards of scholarly research and literary style. Canterbury university press an academic press publishing non fiction works for the academic and general markets. Over the decades, lsu press has grown steadily and currently publishes approximately eighty new books each year as well as a backlist of some 1,000 titles. Approved publisher list mystery writers of america. The university press of kentucky accepts fiction, short story, and poetry submissions only during a designated window in the spring. As a university press, mup strives for accuracy of substance and form. Any publisher is a potential publisher of translations, as long as it fits their editorial program. Its list emphasizes american studies, anthropology, critical race theory, cultural studies, education, gender studies, history, literary studies, media and communications, medieval studies, philosophy, political theory, religion, sociology, theology, and. The state of texas has issued a stay homework safe order. Readers may order directly from many independent bookstores via, and bookstore websites, as well as through major online retailers.
If you wish to present a book proposal, please write to one of our acquisitions editors, by post or email, sending a letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, table of contents, and a prospectus. A university press is an academic publishing house specializing in academic monographs and scholarly journals. New initatives currently see all of nups books routinely converted to e books, which are then sold into libraries through aggregators and through some retail outlets. University of michigan press is a leader in publishing open access books. Ou press is a publisher of scholarly, regional, and generalinterest books that challenge readers to discover the past, contemplate the present, and shape the future. A part of west virginia university, we publish books and scholarly journals by authors around the world, with a particular emphasis on appalachian studies, history, higher education, the social sciences, and. The university press of colorado, including the utah state university press imprint, publishes forty to fortyfive new titles each year, with the goal of facilitating communication among scholars and providing the peoples of the state and region with a fair assessment of their histories, cultures, and resources. The advantage university presses have over major publishing houses is that they can break even with a smaller investment and a smaller press run, usually 3,000 to 10,000 copies, press directors say.
Launched in 1961 as unps first trade imprint, bison books reflects the press s commitment to generalinterest books that appeal to the educated reader. Oct 11, 1987 last month, the university of pittsburgh press published ms. Despite all the doom and gloom surrounding the publishing of short story. Oxford university press oup welcomes submissions of book proposals in the core areas in which we publish. In 1919 a middleaged chicago advertising writer from ohio, a failure as a businessman, husband, and father, published a small yellow book of short stories intended to reform american literature. Since our founding, weve added quality fiction and creative non fiction to our selection, without drfiting from our mission to showcase top new texts introduced by university presses. The university of pittsburgh press is a scholarly publisher with distinguished books in several academic areas and in poetry and short fiction, as well as books about pittsburgh and western pennsylvania for general readers, scholars, and students. Get email notification of new releases in this or any other subject. Oxford university press is a department of the university of oxford. Lamar university literary press book publishing book. The university of rochester press publishes scholarly books in the areas of musicology, music theory, ethnomusicology, african studies, central european studies, early modern european history, gender and race in twentieth century america, and the history of medicine. Lsu publishes a broad range of fiction and nonfiction titles, including, poetry, educational and academic texts, and compelling fiction and narrative nonfiction. We invite you to join us to build on the strengths of the publishing program at unsw press and get involved in the creation of high quality new books.
Originally published as inexpensive paperbacks, bisons as they became known quickly caught on. A typical proposal includes a cover letter and prospectus. The university of chicago press publishes academic and general interest books. Lsu press is one of the oldest and most prestigious academic publishers in the south. Englishlanguage publishers of works in translation note. Kathryn conrad on university press publishing new books. Send inquiries for all other subject areas or any questions to.
Jun 20, 2011 university presses can also be universal presses. It furthers the universitys objective of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide. They are different from most trade books in that most of them are what you might called fundamental research. This is a list of publishers that have a record of publishing. University presses offer fiction writers a publishing. Oxford university began publishing books the following year in. University presses also publish many works of fiction and poetry that would never be published by the the big 6. On may 25, 2016, books published by lyceum books, inc. University of wisconsin press 728 state street, suite 443, madison, wi 53706 usa. The university press of florida publishes books on florida history, landscape, middle eastern studies, latin american studies, dance, literature, antropology and archaeology. Northwestern university press is dedicated to publishing works of enduring.
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