"Behind the Scenes" series uncovers elements of book-making and publishing that make up our industry. A book represents a physical object that took the creative labor of a variety of people and processes to bring it into being, or "between covers", in industry speak.At UC Press, a team of people
We’re pleased to announce that Naja Pulliam Collins is our new Associate Editor of Geography and Environmental Studies! Naja joined UC Press in 2021 and assisted the editors for environmental studies and history before assuming her new role in early 2023. Prior to coming to UC Press, she spent sever
In this edition of our UC Press Editor Spotlight Series, we sat down with our Music, Film, and Media Studies Editor Raina Polivka, to discuss what drew her to her disciplines, what types of projects she’s looking for, and her time working at the Kinsey Institute. Read on or watch the video below to
Interested in publishing your history book with UC Press? Schedule a meeting with one of our editors. Come prepared with clear statements of your argument, your audience, and why you want to write this book.Don’t yet have a pitch, or still in dissertation mode? Stop by with your publishing quest
Michelle Lipinski joined UC Press in the Spring of 2020 as our Senior Editor of Economics and Technology Studies. An experienced editor who has worked at both Stanford University Press and Oxford University Press acquiring books in the social sciences, Michelle is a welcome addition to our stellar e