Bloggers Challenge the Rules of the Game
Donald Ritchie looks at political resistance to changes in the press.
A Pulitzer Winner Reflects
Daniel Walker Howe reflects on winning The Pulitzer Prize.
Relaunching the Oxford World’s Classics
OWC editor Judith Luna tells us about the new look classics, which we have just launched at the London Book Fair.
The Last Word
This is, I’m sad to say, the final installment of “From A to Zimmer” on OUPblog. As of next week I’m departing Oxford University Press for a new position as executive producer of ‘Visual Thesaurus’. I’ve greatly enjoyed the platform afforded me by OUPblog, but I’ve always had a niggling concern.
Inside Oxford: Questions for Niko Pfund
Today we have the honor of having Niko Pfund, publisher-extraordinaire, answer some questions he is often asked. Be sure to check back tomorrow to see part two of this series. Having worked at both a midsized press (NYU) and the world’s largest university press (OUP), and with experience as both an editor and a manager, […]
Howe Wins the Pulitzer Prize
Oxford University Press is beaming with joy at the news that Daniel Walker Howe has won the Pulitzer Prize in history for What Hath God Wrought: The Transformation of America, 1815-1848. Read Howe’s OUPblog post here. Read Howe’s Powell’s post here. More to come after we finish celebrating.
The First Blogger
William Safire blogs about blogs.
Blogging the Classics at the Oxford Literary Festival
Kirsty looks back at OUP’s blogging event at the Oxford Literary Festival
Visiting Thomas Jefferson’s Grave
Who should have the right to visit Thomas Jefferson’s grave?
2008 Bancroft Prize
A closer look at the Bancroft Prize.
Taking Evidence Seriously: Alan Sokal goes Beyond the Hoax
Alan Sokal, author of Beyond the Hoax, discusses why we should take evidence seriously.
Making Money Marketing
Evan Schnittman tells us a tale of past marketing success that may help publishing move forward.
In Memory of William Buckley
Mickey Edwards reflects on William Buckley.
Medvedev’s Election Victory
Goldman reflects on Medvedev’s recent victory in the Russian elections and on what it means for Russia.
Everybody’s Happy Now? Prozac and Happiness
An extract on Prozac, from Happiness by Daniel Nettle
How Not To Go Broke
Stuart Vyse is Professor of Psychology at Connecticut College, in New London. In his new book, Going Broke: Why Americans Can’t Hold On To Their Money, he offers a unique psychological perspective on the financial behavior of the many Americans today who find they cannot make ends meet, illuminating the causes of our wildly self-destructive […]