When did the University of Chicago Press open its doors?
The University of Chicago Press opened its doors in 1890. Its first book was Robert F. Harper's Assyrian and Babylonian Letters Belonging to the Kouyunjik Collections of the British Museum.
Questions about University of Chicago Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What year did the University of Chicago Press start publishing books by scholars who were not affiliated with the university?
By 1905, the press started publishing books by scholars who were not affiliated with the University of Chicago. This expansion included landmark works like Kate Turabian's A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses, and Dissertations.
Who directed the University of Chicago Press from 2007 until his tenure ended?
Garrett P. Kiely took office on the 1st of September 2007 as the 15th director. He now heads one of academic publishing's largest operations with more than 300 employees.
Which University of Chicago Press title became a national best seller in 1992?
Norman Maclean's book A River Runs Through It became a national best seller in 1992. Young Men and Fire followed shortly after as another commercial hit from that same year.
When was the first edition of The Chicago Manual of Style published by the University of Chicago Press?
The Decennial Publications began in 1902 as part of a radical reorganization of the press. A manuscript editing and proofreading department joined the existing staff of printers and typesetters in 1906 which led directly to the first edition of The Chicago Manual of Style.