Guest Post – Do Not Go Gentle: Duke University Press Turns 100
As Duke University Press celebrates its 100th year, we take some time to reflect on our history and the important role played by university presses.
Dean Smith is Director of Duke University Press and an adjunct professor of publishing at George Washington University. His career in publishing spans more than 35 years and includes experience in scholarly, STM, university press, and trade- and association-based publishing. His third collection of poetry, Magic Show (Codhill Press), is released on October 15th.
As Duke University Press celebrates its 100th year, we take some time to reflect on our history and the important role played by university presses.
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