As September draws to a close, the publishing industry continues to explore new connections between books, technology and audiences. From AI’s growing influence on academic writing and peer review to developments in open access, libraries and the evolving international book fair landscape, this month’s stories reflect an industry adapting to rapid change. Netflix and British […]

As September closes, discover new titles that explore writing, media, music, life and economics from fresh interdisciplinary perspectives. Our featured releases offer thought-provoking approaches to academic communication, cultural experience and some of the complex questions shaping contemporary scholarship. Crafting Revision in Academic Writing – One Word Strengthens an Argument Crafting Revision in Academic Writing places […]

This is a guest post by Bill Dunn, author of Critical Political Economy of Inflation Inflation is back in the news. And it deserves attention. It is economically but also profoundly politically important. My argument is that inflation remains poorly understood and that the key to a better understanding is recognising its complexity. That is […]

As August comes to a close, the publishing industry continues to balance strong traditional markets with rapid technological change, as AI reshapes discovery and scholarly communication while questions of research equity, accessibility and innovation shape the future of publishing. A Record Year Looms as Print Sales Pass £1 Billion Strong fiction sales have helped the […]

This August, explore ideas that broaden perspectives, spark new thinking and contribute to meaningful conversations. Discover our featured releases for the month. The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader – Re-viewing Samuel Beckett This collection brings together influential essays that trace the development of Beckett scholarship across literature, theatre, media, philosophy and performance. It explores themes including […]

This is a guest post by Theo Reks, author of Controlled Economic Evolution At the beginning of summer, a great many things tend to happen. Before people settle into a proper holiday mood, there is usually one last surge of business activity. Yet amid the storm of loud news before the seasonal lull, one fact […]

This is a guest post by S.E. Gontarski, author of The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader: Re-viewing Samuel Beckett The subtitle to this volume of critical essays, Re-viewing Samuel Beckett, punctuates the fact that The Anthem Beckett Studies Reader doesn’t merely add to the already formidable body of criticism on Samuel Beckett’s work, it reshapes how […]

As July comes to an end, the publishing sector continues to respond to rapid technological change, shifting research priorities and renewed conversations around open access, publishing quality, academic resilience and responsible innovation. The Emotional Rollercoaster of Scholarly Publishing An article in The Scholarly Kitchen explores the emotional pressures experienced by authors, reviewers and editors throughout […]

This July, explore a collection of thought-provoking new titles that address philosophy, politics, healthcare, culture and sustainable development. Our featured releases offer fresh perspectives on some of today’s most pressing global questions. Wittgenstein and Popular Culture This edited volume explores how Wittgenstein’s philosophy offers a distinctive approach to the study of popular culture, bridging philosophy […]