Yale Press Centennial: Celebrating 100 Years


Yale University Press was founded in 1908 to advance learning through the publication of books that contribute to an understanding of human affairs whether in arts or sciences. We are pleased to usher the Press into the second century by celebrating the first.
A Message from the Director John Donatich, Director of Yale University Press, reflects on the Press's successes and the future of university publishing A Brief History Adapted from Nicholas Basbanes’s A World of Letters, a history of the Press, published in Fall 2008 A World of Letters Specially commissioned for the Centennial, this book chronicles the Press's lively history Centennial Highlights Browse some of the Press’s bestselling, prize-winning, and seminal works Media Praise See what some of our readers have to say		Centennial Bibliography A searchable list of the more than 8,000 titles published by the Press since 1908 Prizes and Awards Many Yale University Press books have been honored with numerous awards and prizes, from Pulitzer to PEN. Search by sponsor, year, or award Centennial Celebrations Exhibitions, media events, and academic conferences Annual Report 2006-2007 This year’s report features publicity and acquisition highlights, new series, bestsellers, and award-winners Friends of the Press Support our mission through membership