‘A milestone of modern Indo-Muslim literature’ and ‘a pivotal figure in the literary culture of the Islamic world’ are to be translated, thanks to the prize.
‘Opening Up Our Work’: University Presses and Translation Rights
Translation rights are increasingly important to academic publishers. Representatives from two of the world’s oldest university presses explain why.
Cambridge University Press: A Marked Improvement in MARC Records
In a major focus on its metadata, Cambridge University Press is working this year to improve the discoverability of its material for library users.
Scholarly Publishing: The University of Bristol’s New Press Stands on Policy
At the UK’s newest university press, key points of campus-based publishing emerge: ‘You’ve just got to be really clear about why you’re innovating.’
University Press Week: When the Mission Isn’t Money
University Press Week is a celebration of the nonprofit, content-driven nature of university presses, which allows them to take more risks than for-profit publishers
‘Draw That Roadmap to the World’: The Philippines’ Karina Bolasco
‘Our publishing industry is complex and vibrant,’ says publisher Karina Bolasco, who speaks on October 18 as The Philippines’ analyst in Frankfurt Book Fair’s The Markets: Global Publishing Summit.
Glimpses of the University of British Columbia’s ‘New’ Medieval Manuscripts
Bright color and intricately embellished texts make the new University of British Columbia Library acquisitions stunners.
Pathways Forward: The University Press in the 21st Century
When delegates from nine US university presses joined their UK counterparts in Liverpool, new publishing models and strategic relationships came into focus.
Grant Funds New University Press Discovery Platform
A Mellon grant is funding UPScope, a new visual discovery platform for long-form scholarly platform from the Association of American University Presses.
Columbia University Press Takes Over Read Russia Translation Project
Columbia University Press has taken over a Read Russia project from Overlook Press to publish translations of over 125 modern classics from Russia.