Yale University Press

Series and publishing programs

Yale Series of Younger Poets

Main article: Yale Series of Younger Poets Competition

Since its inception in 1919, the Yale Series of Younger Poets Competition has published the first collection of poetry by new poets. The first winner was Howard Buck.

Yale Drama Series

Yale University Press and Yale Repertory Theatre jointly sponsor the Yale Drama Series, a playwriting competition. The winner of the annual competition is awarded the David C. Horn Prize of $10,000, publication of his/her manuscript by Yale University Press, and a staged reading at Yale Rep. The Yale Drama Series and David C. Horn Prize are funded by the David Charles Horn Foundation.

Anchor Yale Bible Series

In 2007, Yale University Press acquired the Anchor Bible Series, a collection of more than 115 volumes of biblical scholarship, from the Doubleday Publishing Group. New and backlist titles are now published under the Anchor Yale Bible Series name.

Future of American Democracy Series

Yale University Press is publishing the Future of American Democracy Series, which "aims to examine, sustain, and renew the historic vision of American democracy in a series of books by some of America's foremost thinkers", in partnership with the Future of American Democracy Foundation.

The Lamar Series in Western History

The Lamar Series in Western History (formerly the Yale Western Americana series) was established in 1962 to publish works that enhance the understanding of human affairs in the American West and contribute to a wider understanding of why the West matters in the political, social, and cultural life of America.

Terry Lectures Series

The Dwight H. Terry Lectureship was established in 1905 to encourage the consideration of religion in the context of modern science, psychology, and philosophy. Many of the lectures, which are hosted by Yale University, have been edited into book form by the Yale University Press.

Yale Nota Bene

On September 22, 2000, Yale University Press announced a new Yale Nota Bene imprint that would "feature reprints of best-selling and classic Yale Press titles encompassing works of history, religion, science, current affairs, reference and biography, in addition to fiction, poetry and drama."

The Annotated Shakespeare

A series about the detailed annotations and interpretations of Shakespeare's works.

Ancient Lives

It's a series about the biographies of significant historical figures from antiquity.

Black Lives

A series that explores the lives and contributions of African Americans.

Jewish Lives

A series that includes the biographies of notable Jewish individuals.

The Margellos World Republic of Letters

This series focuses on literature and ideas from around the world.

The Papers of Benjamin Franklin

This series is a comprehensive collection of Franklin's writings.

The Works of Jonathan Edwards Series

Contains a scholarly edition of the writings of Jonathan Edwards.

Yale Nonfiction Book Prize

The series recognizes outstanding works of nonfiction by emerging writers.

Publishing Programs

General Interest Books

Books that appeal to a broad audience, covering topics such as history, politics, science, and culture.

Academic Books

Scholarly works that contribute to academic research and education.

Art and Architecture

Publications that explore art history, architectural studies, and museum catalogues.

Literature and Translation

Works that focus on literary criticism, translations, and contemporary literature.

Publications for Young Readers

Books aimed at children and young adults, including educational materials and literature.

Digital Resources

Online platforms and digital publications that provide access to scholarly content and educational resources.

Controversies

Mises' ''Human Action''

In 1963, the Press published a revised edition of Ludwig von Mises's Human Action. In the May 5, 1964 issue of National Review, Henry Hazlitt wrote the story "Mangling a Masterpiece", accusing Yale University Press of intentionally typesetting the new edition in an amateurish fashion, due to the Press's differing ideological beliefs.

Muhammad cartoons

In August 2009, officials at the Press ignited a controversy when they decided to expunge reproductions of the cartoons involved in the Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy, along with all other images of Muhammad, from a scholarly book entitled The Cartoons that Shook the World, by professor Jytte Klausen.

Internet Archive lawsuit

Yale University Press joined The Association of American Publishers trade organization in the Hachette v. Internet Archive lawsuit which resulted in the removal of access to over 500,000 books from global readers.

References

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