MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSION
Fordham University Press publishes scholarly books in the humanities and social sciences, as well as books of interest to the general public. Its list emphasizes American studies, anthropology, critical race theory, cultural studies, education, gender studies, history, literary studies, media and communications, Medieval studies, philosophy, political theory, religion, sociology, theology, and urban studies. The Press publishes work about New York City and the Hudson Valley under its Empire State Editions imprint.
The Press welcomes book proposals in the fields in which we generally publish. We do not publish fiction, and we do not publish poetry except in the Poets Out Loud series. Details on how to submit to Poets Out Loud can be found here; submissions should not be sent to the Press.
We recommend that submissions include the following:
- a cover letter outlining the book's argument, its contribution to scholarship, and its fit with our list
- a current curriculum vitae
- a prospectus (5-10 pp), giving a detailed outline of the book and addressing its target audience, competing works, anticipated completion date, anticipated word count (including notes and bibliography), and any art or graphics requirements.
- contributor bios (edited volumes only)
- a sample chapter (optional)
Do not send complete manuscripts unless you have been asked to do so.
Proposals may be sent by email or hard copy to the appropriate editor from the list below. Submit to one editor only; if necessary the proposal can be passed along to a more appropriate editor.
Hard copies can be sent to:
Fordham University Press
Joseph A. Martino Hall
45 Columbus Avenue, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10023
We will attempt to respond within eight weeks.
Note: We do not return materials unless you provide a prepaid return envelope. Please do not send any irreplaceable materials.
ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT
Fredric Nachbaur, Director
Areas of Interest
Catholic Studies, Education, History (especially World War II, the Civil War and Reconstruction), Italian American Studies, Media and Communications, New York City, and Urban Studies.
Series
Catholic Practice in North America
Critical Studies in Italian America
International Humanitarian Affairs
Donald McGannon Communication Research Center's Everett C. Parker Book Series
The North's Civil War
POLIS: Fordham Series in Urban Studies
Reconstructing America
World War II: The Global, Human, and Ethical Dimension
Richard W. Morrison, Editorial Director
Areas of Interest
American Studies, Children’s Studies, Disability, Education, Gender and Sexuality, Literary and Cultural Theory, Race and Ethnic Studies, Religion and Theology.
Series
Comparative Theology: Thinking Across Traditions
Forms of Living
Poets Out Loud
Thinking Out Loud: The Sydney Lectures in Philosophy and Society
Transdisciplinary Theological Colloquia
Thomas Lay, Acquisitions Editor
Areas of Interest
Cultural Anthropology, Literary Studies, Philosophy, Political Theory, and Science Studies.
Series
Berkeley Forum in the Humanities
Commonalities
Groundworks
Idiom
Just Ideas
Lit Z
Meaning Systems
Perspectives in Continental Philosophy
Thinking from Elsewhere
Verbal Arts
Will Cerbone, Editorial Associate and Assistant to the Director
Areas of Interest
Classics, Medieval Studies, Orthodox Christianity, Folklore, Medieval Philosophy and Theology, New York City and the Hudson Valley
Series
Christian Arabic Texts in Translation
The Fordham Series in Medieval Studies
Medieval Philosophy: Texts and Studies
Orthodox Christianity and Contemporary Thought
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EXAMINATION COPY POLICY
Up to three paperback editions of Fordham Press titles per semester will be available to professors at a cost of only $7.50 per book to cover shipping and handling, regardless of the price of the book.
Examination copies of some hardcover books are available at a 30% discount. If you are interested in a hardcover edition, please call 646-868-4206 for confirmation of price and availability.
To obtain an examination copy, please submit your request in writing, using your academic letterhead, and provide us with your name, shipping address (no P.O. box numbers), contact telephone number or email, course name and season, and anticipated enrollment.
All examination copy orders must be pre-paid. We accepts checks or credit cards (American Express, Mastercard, Visa). Please make checks out to Fordham Press. Orders may be mailed to the address below. Alternatively, credit card orders may be sent via fax to 646-868-4206. Fordham Press reserves the right to limit the number of books sent to an individual in a year and may limit the quantity of examination copies distributed of a particular title. Books purchased at this low price are not returnable.
Fordham University Press
Attn: Margaret Noonan
Joseph A. Martino Hall
45 Columbus Avenue, Rm 311
New York, NY 10023
DESK COPY POLICY
Fordham Press offers desk copies free of charge to professors who have adopted a text as required reading for a course. To obtain a desk copy, please submit your request on academic letterhead, and provide us with your name, shipping address (no P.O. box numbers), contact telephone number or email, course name and season, enrollment, and the name of the bookstore that has ordered the text.
Fordham University Press
Attn: Margaret Noonan
Joseph A. Martino Hall
45 Columbus Avenue, Rm 311
New York, NY 10023
REVIEW COPY REQUESTS
If you would like to review a Fordham Press title for a journal or publication, please submit your request to us, stating the author and the title you are requesting.
Please submit your request to:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 646-868-4204
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New York, NY 10023
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