Proposal Submission Guidelines

The University of Minnesota Press welcomes the submission of book proposals in the fields in which we generally publish.

Subject Areas of Interest
American Studies
Architecture and Architectural History
Art and Visual Culture
Asian Studies
Cinema and Media Studies
Cultural Anthropology
Cultural Studies
Digital Culture
Environmental Studies
GLBT/Queer Studies
Gender Studies
Human and Cultural Geography
International Studies and World Politics
Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Literary Theory
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Native Studies
Philosophy and Social Theory
Politics
Postcolonial studies
Psychology
Psychological Testing
Race and Ethnic Studies
Regional History and Culture
Regional Natural History
Scandinavian Studies
Social Movements
Urban Studies

How to Submit a Book Proposal to the University of Minnesota Press
In general, we prefer to receive a book prospectus in advance of a complete manuscript. This should include, at a minimum, the following information (8-10 pages):

1. An overview of the book:
a summary of the book's main substantive contribution(s)
an explanation of the theoretical framework that you employ
a description of the methodological approach(es) that you employ
a comparison of your book to others in the field, as well as an explanation of the unique contribution that this work makes (describe other books and how, specifically, yours differs from them)
a description of the target audience(s) for the book.

2. Table of contents and chapter-by-chapter descriptions (one page per chapter describing its relationship to the other chapters and to the overall argument of the book).

3. Sample chapter(s), preferably including the introduction and at least two substantive chapters.

4. Current curriculum vitae (if the book is a collection of essays, include a list of contributors' affiliations).

5. Manuscript specifics, including estimated length, delivery date, electronic format, and any special requirements (e.g., artwork, tables, photographs, film stills).

6. Contact information for you, including mailing address, phone, and email address. We make every effort to respond to inquiries promptly but may sometimes be delayed owing to individual circumstances. Please expect an average response time of four weeks. Because of the high volume of submissions, we are unable to acknowledge receipt of unsolicited proposals.

We do not return materials unless you provide a prepaid return envelope. We do employ a standard form rejection letter for projects that are not suitable for our editorial program.

We do not accept unsolicited submissions via email attachment.

Policy on Multiple Submissions: The University of Minnesota Press will consider multiple submissions in certain circumstances. These should be discussed with individual editors.

Individual proposals should be directed to the appropriate acquiring editor listed below at the following address:

University of Minnesota Press
111 Third Avenue South, Suite 290
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2520

Proposals in areas not listed below should be addressed to the Executive Editor.

Acquisitions Staff

Richard Morrison, Executive Editor
American Studies
Art and Visual Culture
Literary and Cultural Studies
 
Todd Orjala, Senior Editor for Regional Studies and Contemporary Affairs
Regional History and Culture
Regional Natural History
   
Pieter Martin, Editor
Architecture and Architectural History
Legal Studies
Politics and International Studies
Scandinavian Studies
Urban Studies
   
Jason Weidemann, Editor
arrow Anthropology
Asian Culture
Cinema and Media Studies
Geography
Native Studies
Sociology
   
Douglas Armato, Director
Digital Culture
Philosophy
Social Theory
   
Beverly Kaemmer, Associate Director/Test Division Manager

Personality Assessment (MMPI)

Psychology