Columbia University Press is a
university press based in
New York City
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, and affiliated with
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York, commonly referred to as Columbia University, is a Private university, private Ivy League research university in New York City. Established in 1754 as King's College on the grounds of Trinity Churc ...
. Founded in 1893, it is currently directed by Jennifer Crewe (2014–present) and publishes titles in the
humanities
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and
sciences
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, including the fields of literary and cultural studies,
history
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,
social work
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,
sociology
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,
religion
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,
film
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, and
international studies.
History
Columbia University Press was founded in May 1893. In 1933, the first four volumes of the ''History of the State of New York'' were published. In the early 1940s, the Press' revenues rose, partially thanks to the ''Encyclopedia'' and the government's purchase of 12,500 copies for use by the military.
Columbia University Press is notable for publishing reference works, such as ''
The Columbia Encyclopedia
The ''Columbia Encyclopedia'' is a one-volume encyclopedia produced by Columbia University Press and, in the last edition, sold by the Gale Group. First published in 1935, and continuing its relationship with Columbia University
Columb ...
'' (1935–present), ''
The Columbia Granger's Index to Poetry'' (online as ''The Columbia World of Poetry Online'') and ''The Columbia Gazetteer of the World'' (also online) and for publishing music.
The press is the first of all American university presses to publish music. 1998 the Press founded an online-only site,
Columbia International Affairs Online' (CIAO), and ''Columbia Earthscape'' (in 2009). Their books have been positively reviewed by several notable outlets, including ''Cleveland Review of Books.''
Imprints
In 2011, Columbia University Press bought UK publisher
Wallflower Press.
See also
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List of English-language book publishing companies
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List of university presses
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References
External links
Official websiteColumbia EarthscapeColumbia International Affairs OnlineFinding aid to Columbia University Press records at Columbia University. Rare Book & Manuscript Library.
Press
University presses of the United States
Book publishing companies based in New York (state)
Publishing companies based in New York City
Publishing companies established in 1893
1893 establishments in New York (state)
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