Anthony Cond, director of Liverpool University Press, has stepped into the presidency of the Association of University Presses. He succeeds 2023-2024 President Jane Bunker, director of the Cornell University Press. Cond is the Association’s first non-North American President (see a complete list of past Presidents). “Anthony’s nomination and election reflect the global vitality of the Association, with 22 of … Continue reading
In Praise of… Charles Forsdick
To celebrate our 125th anniversary this year, we are taking the opportunity to highlight and thank a selection of key figures in LUP's recent history. To start this series, our Chief Executive Officer Anthony Cond reflects on the impact of LUP's former Editorial Advisory Board Chair Charles Forsdick following their first meeting almost twenty years … Continue reading
Liverpool University Press acquires Dunedin Academic Press
Award-winning publisher Liverpool University Press (LUP) has acquired the publication backlist and forthcoming titles of Dunedin Academic Press with effect from January 2024. 'The acquisition of Dunedin’s strong-selling list, which has been carefully curated by Anthony Kinahan over the past two decades, will both complement LUP’s existing humanities-focused publishing and also move the Press into … Continue reading
Liverpool University Press acquires Sussex Academic Press
Award-winning publisher Liverpool University Press has acquired the publication backlist and forthcoming titles of Sussex Academic Press. “Complementing existing editorial strengths in the Humanities, the acquisition of Sussex Academic’s 1000 book backlist presents a high quality addition to LUP’s digital publishing strategy.” Anthony Cond, Chief Executive of LUP “We are delighted that LUP recognize our … Continue reading
How shall I value a university press? Let me count the ways.
To mark the anniversary of the founding of the University Press Redux conference on March 16th 2016, LUP's Chief Executive Officer Anthony Cond reflects on the many ways university presses add value to their universities. We have just been through annual report season at LUP, a time for sharing details of our activity for the … Continue reading
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