Sophie Kazan Makhlouf (PhD) is an art and architectural historian. She is an Honorary Fellow of the University of Leicester and an associate adjunct professor, teaching art history at the University of Notre Dame (USA) in London. She regularly contributes to academic journals, art magazines and podcasts. What inspired you to embark on the journey […]

This is a guest post by Amina Yaqin, author of Gender, Sexuality and Feminism in Pakistani Urdu Writing The award-winning British Pakistani film, Rahm ([Mercy] (2016), an Urdu adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, reflects misogyny in Pakistani society translating a dark tale of power, sex and injustice. Sin and virtue are played out […]

This is a guest post by David Arditi, author of Music Technology Panic Narratives Beyond Piracy: From Taping to Napster to TikTok The recording industry regularly paints its consumers as pariahs waiting for new technologies to hurt the very musicians they love. In Music Technology Panic Narratives Beyond Piracy: From Taping to Napster to TikTok, […]

This February, embrace ideas that challenge perspectives and inspire meaningful dialogue. Take a look at our featured releases for this month. The Ecstasy of Reproduction: Postmodernity and Its Contemporaneity This book argues that we remain firmly within postmodernity, an era defined not by creation but by reproduction, where originality has faded and hyperreality appears more […]

As 2026 gathers pace, the publishing industry continues to navigate rapid technological change, policy shifts and global market transformation. The Future of Translation: AI and the Greater Good This piece explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the role of translators in the publishing ecosystem, touching on both backlash from professional translators and innovative uses of […]

Widely regarded as one of the greatest composers of our time, Ron Westray continues to expand upon the legacy set before him. What inspired you to embark on the journey of researching and authoring your latest book, Compositions, Orchestrations, Adaptations and Arrangements: Complete Works? Why did you consider this subject/topic and what impact do you […]

This is a guest post by Gabrielle Appleby and Megan Davis, authors of The Failure of the Voice Referendum and the Future of Australian Democracy   Don’t be fooled by the silence. Australia is still catching its breath after the defeat of the Voice referendum in October 2023. The rejection of the proposal to recognise […]

Global publishing and research continue to shift under the pressures of technological change, policy reform and international collaboration. From market insights at major book fairs to debates around open access, AI and the future of print collections, this curated round-up highlights the key issues shaping the sector right now. The Frankfurt Global Network: A Spotlight […]

January opens the year with a sense of renewal and momentum, setting the tone for the months ahead. Discover our featured releases for this month. The Failure of the Voice Referendum and the Future of Australian Democracy This book examines the failed 2023 Voice referendum as a pivotal moment in Australian democracy, shaped by misinformation, […]