Books about ireland irish writers irish history books. He is also responsible for publishing and the irish emigrant newspaper in boston. The history press is the uks largest dedicated history publisher. Titles include history, politics, current affairs, mind, body, spirit, folklore, humour, fiction and childrens books. The man who made ireland by tim pat coogan, how the irish saved civilization. The bronze age, which came to ireland around 2000 bc, saw the production of elaborate gold and bronze ornaments, weapons and tools. Penguin ireland is irelands leading publisher, covering all markets and genres. For readers who dont want to be bored reading history, this book serves as a superb introduction to the history of britain and ireland, covering all the major prevents from the ancient to the modern times.
Most major publishers are part of a larger media conglomerate, prominent indie presses excepted, and a search for the years largest book publishers will often yield companies that work with other forms of content rather than books. Welcome to mercier press irish book publisher for history nonfiction and cookery books since 1944. An independent irish publisher with more than 250 titles in print. A bespoke list of the best of irish fiction and nonfiction published from our office in dublin. Colourpoint books is one of ireland s leading publishers publishing across a spectrum of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and topical interests, to the long standing field of transport history and heritage. The penguin publishing group is the proud publisher of great writers and gifted storytellers, beloved books and eminent works. Ploughshares plumbago books pluto journals pluto press poetry foundation poetry ireland policy press polish american historical. The following is a list of publishers and literary agents in ireland. Hachette ireland incredible books from hachette ireland. Irish publishersagents creative writing ink ireland. Modern publishing is a tricky game especially when trying to figure out the biggest names within that game. Baen books was founded in 1983 by science fiction editor and publisher jim baen now deceased.
Annotated list of history book publishers with contact information. The educational company of ireland edco, irelands leading school book publisher for primary and postprimarysecondary schools. The bible of irish history, providing facts and concise accounts of just about everything you ever wanted to know about ireland, from the earliest of times to the present. Page 1 of 1 of all the publishing companies in the directory of publishers of ireland that are listed under book publishers.
Northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political. The educational company of ireland edco, ireland s leading school book publisher for primary and postprimarysecondary schools. Theres a book on our shelves for every reader, and we relish the opportunity to publish across every category and interest with the. This book tells the story of how women first fought for inclusion among scientific societies in edwardian britain. We are here to help all great irish writers tell their stories to the. Colourpoint books is one of irelands leading publishers publishing across a spectrum of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering historical, social, political, biographical and. Independent publishing house irish book publishers. Palgrave studies in the history of science and technology james. Farmar publish general nonfiction including books on medical. We publish across a broad range of topics and periods, covering the exceptional people, places and events that have shaped our lives today. From the very big to the very small vast galaxies to.
Archaeology, culture, history, literature, 1902 2019. The partition of ireland in 1919 took the struggle into its most desperate phase, with political, social, religious, and economic turmoil burdening the country throughout the 20th century. Penguin ireland have just appointed highly experienced writer and teacher, claire hennessy as their childrens and ya editor claire will read unsolicited manuscripts and will accept. Please note that our site uses cookies to provide basic functionality and feedback. The history of ireland has often been overshadowed by war and conflict from the interclan rivalries of the early celtic kingdoms to the long struggle for independence from britain and the subsequent. Receptionisteditorial administrator, the obrien press publishing company independent irish publishing house the obrien press is seeking maternity cover for a. A new ireland book by niall odowd official publisher. Edco publish primary and post primarysecondary textbooks. Our nonfiction titles have spanned history, politics, sport, humour and spirituality. Ten respected publishers that accept unsolicited submissions.
Ucd press is popularly known for publishing contemporary scholarly writing in a wide array of disciplines, such as history, science, music, and. Transporting readers to the ireland of the past, beginning with the first. Independent publishers group was founded in 1971, the first organization specifically created for the purpose of representing titles from independent presses to the book trade. There was a movement away from the construction of communal. Since 2014 it has become the publishing arm of ancestor network ltd. In the rollercoaster boom and bust of publishing, in ireland and elsewhere, most publishers survived for only a few years. This philadelphia based press publishes just 25 books a year in a whole range of genres, from childrens books to nonfiction to science fiction. The success of the book proved that there was a demand for alternative ways of thinking in the new.
Science history publications books in the history and. By using our website you agree to our use of these cookies. In addition to our inventory for sale, we offer our clients a lifetime of experience as dealers, appraisers, bibliographers, collectors, publishers, and scholars of the history and traditions of collecting the history of science and medicine. Many of these visitors were invited to carve their initials onto a wonderful 160yearold copper beech tree in her walled garden, which became known as the autograph tree. Niall odowd is the founder of irishcentral, irish america magazine, and the irish voice newspaper. Genealogy book publishers book publishing directory. Tom dunne is managing editor of cork university press, and a member of the senate of the national university of ireland, but he is. This was hugely significant in 1940s ireland and its influence on irish life cannot be underestimated. Discover book depositorys huge selection of ireland books online. Military book publishers book publishing directory. Unlike most publishers that tackle a large range of topics, quirk books has a clear marketing plan and, to a certain degree, their books have a cohesive feel, because they all are quirky. Ie is an irish based online bookstore offering a wide diverse range of books, new releases, bestsellers, bargains and rare books, with worldwide delivery.
Since its founding in 1952, basic books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science, sociology, psychology, politics, and. If you didnt know, publishing ireland makes life a little easier for writers seeking publication by listing all publishers in ireland on their website. Im looking for a book about the history of ireland that offers not too much and not too little. We are irelands oldest independent publishing house. Our journals history of science and journal for the history of astronomy were. Book publishers of ireland list of book publishing. Appletree press is one of irelands largest publishers of gift and guidebooks for an. Books has shaped public debate by publishing awardwinning books in history, science. Baen was one of the first publishers to use the internet as a means of spreading the word about a book or author. Flyleaf press was founded in 1987 and is irelands major specialist publisher of family history and genealogy titles. The introduction of fixed book prices in the 1890s created a more stable. Colourpoint creative ltd is the largest northern ireland publisher and one of irelands leading publishers, specialising in range of subjects from northern ireland, irish and general interest books covering. The story of ireland reexamines irish history, challenging the accepted stories and longheld myths associated with ireland. The royal irish academy, the academy for the sciences and humanities for the whole of ireland will vigorously promote.
History of publishing, an account of the selection, preparation, and marketing of printed matter from its origins in ancient times to the present. Join trinitys professor luke oneill on the greatest journey of them all. The present remarkable flowering in irish history writing deserves no less. Books about ireland irish history books mercier press. Science history publications ltd is an academic publishing company established in 1971 and based in cambridge, england. At penguin, we believe that literature can fuel the imagination and guide the soul. Their books are produced to the highest standards of design, editing, and printing while being publicised nationally and internationally. The history press, ireland is a publisher of local and general history books. Jstor is a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources.
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