When was University of Toronto Press founded?
University of Toronto Press was founded in 1901, though it did not publish any books until 1911. For its first decade it printed only examination books and the university calendar.
Questions about University of Toronto Press
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What was the first scholarly book published by University of Toronto Press?
The first scholarly book published by University of Toronto Press was a work by a classics professor at University College, Toronto. The source does not record the exact title or date beyond that it was the press's first venture into academic publishing.
Who was the first general editor of University of Toronto Press?
Hugh Hornby Langton, the University Librarian of the University of Toronto Libraries, served as the first general editor of University of Toronto Press. The press was physically located inside the library between 1910 and 1920.
How did Sidney Earle Smith change the governance of University of Toronto Press?
Sidney Earle Smith, president of the University of Toronto in the late 1940s and 1950s, separated the press's business affairs from its editorial decision-making, placing each under its own committee. The editorial committee was governed by academic faculty, following the governance model defined by the Flavelle commission.
What is the University of Toronto Press known for in Canadian publishing?
University of Toronto Press is the oldest and largest university press in Canada and one of the largest in North America. Its distribution division has locations in both Toronto and Buffalo, New York.
How many bookstore locations does University of Toronto Press operate?
University of Toronto Press operates four bookstore locations under the University of Toronto Bookstore name: the St. George Bookstore at the Koffler Student Centre, the Mississauga Bookstore at the William G. Davis Building, the Scarborough Bookstore in the Bladen Wing, and the Faculty of Law Bookstore at the Jackman Law Building in Toronto.