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Questions about Yale University Press

Short answers, pulled from the story.

Who established Yale University Press and when was it founded?

George Parmly Day established the Yale University Press in 1908. He worked alongside his cousin Clarence Day to launch this new publishing house.

When did Yale University Press become a department within Yale University?

In 1961, the organization officially became a department within Yale University. This shift integrated it into the university's administrative framework yet preserved operational autonomy.

How many National Book Awards have publications from Yale University Press received?

Five National Book Awards have been bestowed upon their publications. Two National Book Critics Circle Awards also recognize excellence in their catalog.

Where are the offices of Yale University Press located today?

Offices operate in New Haven, Connecticut and London, England simultaneously. No other American university press maintains a full-scale European operation like this one.

What happened with The Cartoons that Shook the World by professor Jytte Klausen in August 2009?

In August 2009, officials removed reproductions of Muhammad cartoons from a scholarly book. They also deleted all other images of Muhammad from that volume.