Month: January 2013

Capital of the World sweeps pre-pub reviews!

We are thrilled to highlight that Capital of the World received wonderful reviews in the following pre-pubs: Booklist, Kirkus and now, Library Journal! Check them out below. Also, we invite… READ MORE

Transgender people and domestic violence

In a recent Huffington Post article, Toni Newman puts a spotlight on transgender people and domestic violence—and the failure of the legal system to respond to cases of intimate partner abuse… READ MORE

Introduction to Spreadable Media

At long last, Spreadable Media by Henry Jenkins, Sam Ford, and Joshua Green has published! This week marked the book’s debut, along with the final roll out of web exclusive essays, all available… READ MORE

Waiting for democracy

—Andrew Guthrie Ferguson Last November, thousands of citizens waited for hours outside polling places to cast their ballots in the presidential election. When asked why they were willing to wait,… READ MORE

NYU Press award-winning book designs!

We are so excited to announce that the NYU Press has won three design awards in the 2013 New York Book Show! Sponsored by the Bookbinders’ Guild of New York, the New… READ MORE

WWI centennial update

—Lisa Budreau It appears that the nation’s plans to commemorate the Centennial of the First World War in 2014 are progressing. The WWI Centennial Commission Act (House Resolution 6364) passed… READ MORE