When was Cornell University Press founded?
Cornell University Press was founded in 1869, making it the first university publishing enterprise established in the United States. It went inactive from 1884 to 1930 before resuming operations.
Questions about Cornell University Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Why was Cornell University Press established in an engineering department?
The press was established in the College of the Mechanic Arts, the 19th-century name for mechanical engineering, because engineers had the practical knowledge to operate steam-powered printing presses. Literature professors did not have that technical background.
Was Cornell University Press the first university press to publish paperbacks?
Yes. In 1955, Cornell University Press became the first university press in the United States to publish paperback books. Other university presses followed quickly after that move.
What is the Signale book series published by Cornell University Press?
"Signale: Modern German Letters, Cultures, and Thoughts" is a book series launched with a $50,000 grant from the Mellon Foundation in 2010. Each title is printed in a run of only 500 hard copies, with additional copies made on demand once the initial supply is depleted.
How many books does Cornell University Press publish each year?
Cornell University Press produces approximately 150 nonfiction titles each year across disciplines including anthropology, Asian studies, history, philosophy, veterinary science, and women's studies.
Where is Cornell University Press located?
Cornell University Press is housed in Sage House on the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. Sage House was formerly the residence of Henry William Sage.