University of Massachusetts Press

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University of Massachusetts Press
Parent companyUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst
Founded1963
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationAmherst, Massachusetts
DistributionChicago Distribution Center (US)
University of British Columbia Press (Canada)
Eurospan (EMEA)[1]
Publication typesBooks
Official websitewww.umasspress.com

The University of Massachusetts Press is a university press that is part of the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The press was founded in 1963, publishing scholarly books and non-fiction. The press imprint is overseen by an interdisciplinary faculty committee.

Juniper Prizes[]

The press also publishes fiction and poetry through its annual Juniper Prizes.[2] The Juniper Prize was named in honor of local poet Robert Francis and his house ('Fort Juniper').[3]

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References[]

  • Herman, Jeff (2007). Jeff Herman's Guide to book publishers, editors, & literary agents 2008 - Who they are! What they want! How to win them over!. Stockbridge, MA: Three Dog Press. p. 981. ISBN 978-0-9772682-2-1.

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