Books Unbound: Editor Phoebe Clapham discusses commissioning current affairs books
Phoebe Clapham, commissioning editor for current affairs books at Yale University Press London, gives us an insight into the fast-paced world of current affairs publishing. Article by Phoebe Clapham One of the joys of commissioning books about current affairs and economics is that it’s impossible to run out of material. News stories rush hard on … Read more
The Evolution of the Book Trade: Extract from ‘The Book in the Renaissance’ by Andrew Pettegree
The Book in the Renaissance by Andrew Pettegree is a groundbreaking study of the fascinating, yet largely unknown world of books in the first great age of print, 1450–1600. In this exclusive extract, the author introduces us to post-Gutenberg Europe, an age when the printed book presented a myriad of opportunities — as well as challenges — to … Read more
Salon on the Seine: A profile of the iconic bookshop Shakespeare and Company
Located in the heart of Paris, Shakespeare and Company is probably the most famous English-language bookshop in France. Known for its open library, extensive collection of books and vibrant programme of author events (including previous visits from Allen Ginsberg, Henry Miller and William Burroughs) Shakespeare and Company is a true literary salon. Today we take a look … Read more
Yale’s London website is shortlisted for the Bookseller’s Futurebook Digital Innovation Awards
Yale University Press London’s website (yalebooks.co.uk), has been nominated for a Futurebook Digital Innovation Award, in the ‘best website’ category. Yalebooks.co.uk is the newly-designed official website for Yale University Press, London- promoting and selling the full list of Yale titles to the UK, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Yesterday Futurebook, the Bookseller’s … Read more
Books Unbound: Non-Fiction Literary Prizes. Are they Useful?
It has been an exciting year for Yale University Press titles, with a large selection winning prestigious literary awards, including the History Today Prize and the £50,000 Warwick Prize for Writing. Here Yale publisher Heather McCallum, whose books have picked up four significant awards this year, discusses non-fiction prizes and their role within the publishing … Read more
