Chicago Is Sweet Home for Religion Publishers

Chicago and its suburbs are home to a number of religion publishers, the result of migration patterns, the city’s historic role as a transportation hub and center for printing, and a high concentration of Christian colleges and seminaries. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-09-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Remote, home-based publishing

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Reading Up on Whiteness: Religion Publishers Tackle Racial Inequality

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2020-03-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Academic Publishing Remains Steady as Religion Scholars Meet

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-12-02 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Chicago Review Press Acquires Amberjack Publishing

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BookExpo 2019: Religion Publishers Still Value an Evolving Show

Though fewer in number, religion and spirituality publishers at BookExpo reported positive meetings as well as the opportunity to promote titles, make new connections, and find inspiration. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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Religion Publishers Give Millennials a Fresh Look

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Religion Publishing's Search For Meaning

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Religion Publishers Have Great Expectations for 2019

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BookExpo 2018 Encouraging to Religion Publishers

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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-06-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-03-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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