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About Yale University Press

From its founding in 1908 by George Parmly Day, Yale University Press sought to acquire and publish important works of scholarship, issuing its first book—The Beginnings of Gospel Story, by Benjamin W. Bacon—in 1909. Originally based out of a cubbyhole-size office in Manhattan, the Press moved to an office in New Haven in 1910, where it could develop alongside the University. Today, Yale University Press is a premiere scholarly publisher of art, architecture, business, economics, environmental studies, history, law, literature,  philosophy, political science, psychology, reference, religion,  science, and world languages titles.

By publishing serious works that contribute to a global understanding of human affairs, Yale University Press aids in the discovery and dissemination of light and truth, lux et veritas, which is a central purpose of Yale University. The publications of the Press are books and other materials that further scholarly investigation, advance interdisciplinary inquiry, stimulate public debate, educate both within and outside the classroom, and enhance cultural life. In its commitment to increasing the range and vigor of intellectual pursuits within the university and elsewhere, Yale University Press continually extends its horizons to embody university publishing at its best.

The Press has published more than 8,000 volumes through the years, scores of bestsellers and award-winners among them, and these books have come to fruition through the efforts of a host of colorful authors, editors, directors, board members, and others of intellectual and literary renown.

About the Yale Press Log

The Yale Press Log is the official blog of Yale University Press. Founded in 2005, the Log has since chronicled updates and breaking news about authors, books, publishing, museums, awards, contests, events, podcasts, book trailers, and reading. Over the years, we have adapted to the growing new media spaces of the web, with the hope of further encouraging public conversation in social sites and online communities.

Posted or linked material from our authors and other individual contributors reflect their respective opinions, not those of the organization and its publications.

The images in our logo are taken from the George Parmly Day Library in our offices on Yale University’s campus.