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McGill-Queen’s University Press’ collection of news on university publishing, reviews, author events and interviews.
Guest Blog: Irrational Publics and the Fate of Democracy by Stephen J.A. Ward »
Irrational Publics and the Fate of Democracy by Stephen J.A. Ward is a deep and engaging explanation of how evolution and extreme historical events can cause publics to become irrational, intolerant, and anti-democratic, from one of the most influential media ethics writers globally.
In his guest blog below, Ward gives us an introduction to his book … Read More >
COVID-19 Update: A note to our readers, authors, and publishing partners »
Dear readers, authors, and publishing partners,
Right now you are worried about loved ones and staying safe, as well as the fate of lifelong projects or the trajectory of your career. You are searching for ways to stay connected to your friends and colleagues. You may simply miss the smell of your neighbourhood bookstore. While there is no company missive that will resolve those concerns, we want to assure you that McGill-Queen’s University Press is open, operational, and … Read More >
COVID-19 Update: MQUP Office Operations »
In concordance with policies at McGill University and Queen’s University MQUP staff will be working remotely as of 17 March 2020. Access to desk phones may be limited so please communicate via email (see our Contact Us page).
After ensuring the safety of our staff our goal is to maintain continuity as much a possible … Read More >
Remembering Markoosie Patsauq (1941-2020) »
We are sad to learn of the recent death of Markoosie Patsauq, a remarkable man who was the author of a book MQUP published in 1970 under the title Harpoon of the Hunter. At the time, the press accurately described it as “an astonishing tale of a people struggling for survival in … Read More >
Black History Month: The Cry of Vertières, Liberation, Memory, and the Beginning of Haiti »
“It must be given its place amid the clamour of countless cries heard throughout the era of Atlantic Revolutions, for more than any other, [the cry of Vertières] embodies the extraordinary strength of a country that is neither a martyr nor cursed, but determined to survive adversity and internal tension.” Jean-Pierre Le Glaunec, The Cry … Read More >
Celebrating Louis Riel Day and Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the Red River Resistance »
“The ability to move between culturally distinct worlds empowered Riel to see the possibilities that could hold a new country together. He navigated the political and cultural boundaries to contest the imagined nation of Canada’s founders.” Max Hamon, The Audacity of His Enterprise
This February 17th, as we commemorate the historical and cultural … Read More >
Remembering Leo Kolber (1929-2020) »
McGill-Queen’s University Press is sad to acknowledge the passing of Leo Kolber. In addition to being named to the Senate by Pierre Trudeau and subsequently serving for twenty years, Leo Kolber was an McGill-Queen’s University Press author. In 2006, MQUP published Kolber’s memoir, Leo: A Life, written with L. Ian MacDonald. To honour his … Read More >
50 Years of MQUP: Reflections from the Executive Director »
In 1969 Queen’s University became a partner by joining the established McGill University Press, and in 1994 it became an equal partner. At the beginning of the joint corporation, the Press was publishing some fifteen titles per year. Twenty-five years into the partnership the yearly output increased to seventy-three titles. And in 2020, when the … Read More >
McGill-Queen’s University Press Expands London Operation to Oversee UK/EMEA Sales Coordination »
Effective immediately, McGill-Queen’s University Press will coordinate all sales and marketing efforts in the United Kingdom, Europe, Middle East, and Africa through its satellite staff in the UK. MQUP will continue to distribute its books from Marston Book Services. The list will be represented by an international sales force, led by Marketing and Sales Coordinator … Read More >
Association Prize Winners »
As the dust settles from another fantastic Congress, MQUP would like to acknowledge all of our prize-winning authors announced at the conference. We also extend our congratulations to the other winners and nominees of all of the prizes announced at Congress. Thank you to UBC Press for hosting us in beautiful Vancouver—we look forward to … Read More >
