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The Edwin Mellen Press does not
accept subsidies or grants toward the publication
of its titles because it believes such practices
distort the publishing process. Most Mellen books
are published within six months of receipt of
final approved manuscript. Mellen books are attractive:
they are hard bound with four color cloth covers.
In addition, Mellen books are made to last: they
are printed on acid free paper, and handsewn.
Five Steps To Publication
The five step publication process consists
of Submission, Evaluation, Production, Reviews,
and Marketing. Each of these steps is briefly
summarized below:
Step 1: Submission
Please complete the online
proposal submission form which requests
a description of your proposed research and
scholarly background.
Step 2: Evaluation
When your manuscript is submitted, it is read
by three independent scholars who provide the
press with critical evaluations. Over 1000
such scholars have served as Mellen readers.
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Step 3: Production
Printing
Every Mellen book is printed on acid-free paper which has a rated shelf life of more than 100 years
Sewing
Every Mellen book is hand sewn to library standards using the traditional Smythe equipment.
Bindery
All Mellen books are hard bound with four-color cloth covers individually designed for each author.
Step 4: Reviews
Your book is sent to review journals in your field. Mellen books are regularly reviewed by more than 500 academic journals including:
- Choice
- International Review of History
- Bulletin of Hispanic Studies
- Women & Religion
- Sixteenth Century Journal
- Victorian Studies
- Scottish Historical Review
- English Literature in Transition
- Religious Studies Review
- Religion & Society
- Theology Digest
- Slavic and East European Journal
- Slavic Review
- Western American Literature
- Modern Fiction Studies
- The Hemingway Review
- Steinbeck Quarterly Nineteenth Century Literature
- American Literary Scholarship
- New Zealand Journal of French Studies
- Western Historical Quarterly
Step 5: Marketing
Mellen regards the marketing function as critical to disseminate your research. The Mellen integrated marketing program includes the following:
- A unique marketing brochure is prepared for every Mellen title and is mailed directly to specialists in the field.
- Advertising in selected journals and the Times Literary Supplement.
- Every book has its own ISBN and is available through retail book stores and online distributors such as Amazon.com.
- Each title is marketed and distributed through major library wholesalers such as Baker & Taylor and Blackwell.
- Mellen sends its comprehensive catalogues to acquisition libraries on a continiuing basis.
- Mellen publishes an annual journal of scholarly research and reviews.
- A web page, indexed by major search engines, is created for each book on this web site, and includes reviews table of contents, and author information.
- Online marketing includes e-commerce ordering capability.
- Mellen titles maintain continual scholarly value. Mellen sells copies of virtually all the titles it has published since its founding in 1973.
Ready to Publish?
If you feel you are ready to publish, please review what Mellen authors say about our program and complete the online proposal form.
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