University of Massachusetts Press

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University of Massachusetts Press
Parent company University of Massachusetts Amherst
Founded 1963
Country of origin United States
Headquarters location Amherst, Massachusetts
Publication types Books
Official website www.umass.edu/umpress/

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[edit]

The press also publishes fiction and poetry through its annual Juniper Prizes.[1] The Juniper Prize was named in honor of local poet Robert Francis and his house ('Fort Juniper').[2]

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References[edit]

  • 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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