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Characters are central to the creation and experience of films and other media. Their cultural significance is profound, but they also raise a wide range of questions. This book provides a comprehensive theory that guides the analysis and interpretation of characters. buff.ly/TZ7Limv

OUT NOW: 'The Economics of Cultural Loss: Harm and Resilience in North American Indigenous Communities' confronts urgent questions about the erosion of Indigenous culture through the lens of economics, proposing a meaningful path toward healing and justice for Indigenous communities. buff.ly/Wik8j3h

The image is split into two sections. The left side has a teal-blue background with white text, presenting the book's title, authors, and a summary of its contents in three paragraphs. The right side shows the book cover: dark blue with white title text, an illustrated map in the center, and the Cambridge University Press logo at the bottom. Below both sections is a grey-blue footer with the Open Book Publishers logo and open access symbol.

OUT NOW: Wisdom and Greatness in One Place explores the life of Moses ben Judah—Jewish leader, trader, and intellectual in late medieval Alexandria. A rare trove of documents reveals a world of commerce, community, and Judaeo-Arabic at a turning point.
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Promotional image for the book Reading: Performance and Materiality in Hebrew and Aramaic Traditions, edited by Hector M. Patmore, Hindy Najman, Stefan Schorch, Jeroen Vervrjissen, and Hanneke van der Schoor.

OUT NOW: 'Reading: Performance and Materiality in Hebrew and Aramaic Traditions' explores how performance, orality, and material forms shaped the reading of Hebrew and Aramaic texts. buff.ly/9KWc7ZW

Just reminding you of this: PBSR will be free of APCs and subscriptions. I love it! 🥰 #Archaeology #AncientBluesky ⚱️🦋

How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books? As infrastructures, policymaking activities, and funding for open access book publishing evolve, the question of how diamond OA might best be implemented for books becomes more pressing. A review of d...

"How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books?"

Read the article on the Katina Magazine by Lucy Barnes, Iva Melinscak Zlodi, Vanessa Proudman, Ursula Rabar, and Niels Stern: katinamagazine.org/content/arti...

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We are delighted to announce that beginning in 2026, the Papers of the British School at Rome will appear fully open access with Open Book Publishers. See more at this link: buff.ly/KXFnyD7

Painting by Joe Whyte, who was William Fletcher Foundation Fellow at the BSR in 2024.

See below - a fascinating article on diamond OA books, published today in Katina Magazine! openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/07/09/h...

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NEW ARTICLE: 'How Should Diamond Open Access Work for Books?'

Published today in Katina Magazine, and written by @alittleroad.bsky.social, @ivamz.bsky.social, Vanessa Proudman, Ursula Rabar, and @nielsstern.bsky.social -- find out more here:

openaccessbooksnetwork.hcommons.org/2025/07/09/h...

OUT NOW: Surveillance and Control of Dengue Vectors in the United States and Territories by mosquito ecology and Vector-Borne diseases expert Dr. Roberto Barrera offers an exploration of the challenges and strategies involved in managing dengue vectors, particularly Aedes mosquitoes. buff.ly/yYG0Yaw

Queen Mary University of London Library Services is pleased to have renewed its commitment to the Open Book Publishers initiative.

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Out now:
Stories of Hope: Reimagining Education
Sandra Abegglen, Tom Burns, Richard F Heller, Rajan Madhok, Fabian Neuhaus, John Sandars, Sandra Sinfield and Upasana Gitanjali Singh

Available open-access via @openbookpublish.bsky.social:
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"... a timely and powerful collection of Jewish dissent against Zionism and the impact of Israeli statehood on the indigenous Palestinian population ... traces a moral and intellectual tradition of resistance from within the global Jewish community."

OUT NOW: 'Stories of Hope: Reimagining Education' brings together a diverse range of educators and practitioners, showcasing real-world innovations that challenge the status quo and offer glimpses of a more humane and inspiring educational future. buff.ly/qeCdkZH

OUT NOW: When Katherine Brewed brings the fiery spirit of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt to the stage—through the lens of today’s radical theatre. This play retells the uprising of Wat Tyler, John Ball, and the common people who dared to demand justice from crown, church, and landowners. buff.ly/GW583Sc

OUT NOW: 'Thou Shalt Not Stand Idly By' bridges history, politics, theology, and conflict studies to present a powerful narrative of Jewish dissent against Zionism. This is an anti-war, anti-prejudice book for anyone seeking clarity amid polarization. buff.ly/89UqG9L

OUT NOW: Gender-Based Violence in Arts and Culture confronts the hidden and systemic violence shaping creative spaces. Spanning Europe, Asia, & North America, this powerful collection exposes both the explicit and everyday forms of gender-based violence in artistic work & education. buff.ly/DQvJGAY

OUT NOW: Uncovering European Private Law bridges the gap in legal education with a bold, student-focused introduction to EU private law. This essential handbook explores the rules shaping relationships between individuals and businesses—across national and transnational contexts. buff.ly/4WwqrkS

Housing, Heritage and Urbanisation in the Middle East and North Africa This book explores the interconnection between housing, heritage and urbanisation. Bringing together architects, archaeologists, urban sociologists, urban designers, urban planners and landscape archi...

Useful for what purpose? The book is open access, so it's very easy to browse and see if it's useful for you: www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

Promotional graphic for the book Housing, Heritage and Urbanisation in the Middle East and North Africa, edited by Lilia Makhloufi. The left side contains a detailed summary of the book's themes, emphasizing its interdisciplinary approach to housing, heritage, and urban planning across Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria, and Tunisia. The right side shows the book cover, featuring a photo of a white apartment building with palm trees and parked cars. Below is the Open Book Publishers logo and open access symbol.

OUT NOW: Housing, Heritage and Urbanisation in the Middle East and North Africa — a powerful interdisciplinary exploration of how housing, identity and urban planning intersect across Egypt, Iran, Morocco, Syria and Tunisia.
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I tell you @openbookpublish.bsky.social continues to impress. Folklorists who would like a digital version of Ruth Finegan's work on oral poetry, here it is:

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Human Evolutionary Demography Human evolutionary demography is an emerging field blending natural science with social science. This edited volume provides a much-needed, interdisciplinary introduction to the field and highlights c...

The book itself is freely available online (once again I highly recommend @openbookpublish.bsky.social. The book's not a year old but has been downloaded >2600x & viewed online >16000x. Would not have had a fraction of the reach locked behind a paywall) www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

YouTube video by Liz Watkins Book Launch: Bregt Lameris, Feeling Colour, Chromatic Embodiment in Film Culture 1950s-1960s

A recording of the book launch for Feeling Colour is online m.youtube.com/watch?v=NsGh... Author Bregt Lameris (Open Universiteit, Nl), was joined by Joshua Yumibe (MSU) & Lucy Fife Donaldson (St Andrews). Thanks to the speakers and all who joined us @baftss.bsky.social @openbookpublish.bsky.social

OUT NOW: Oral Poetry by Ruth Finnegan explores the vast field of oral poetry, traversing continents, genres & eras. Written from an anthropological & literary perspective, this is a key text for anyone with an interest in poetry, comparative literature & global folk traditions. Free: buff.ly/2KD9cxn

Congratulations to our fellow @oipassoc.bsky.social colleagues at @openbookpublish.bsky.social for *three* finalists in the @acls1919.bsky.social/ Arcadia #OpenAccess book prizes! 👏🎉

We were lucky enough to win one of the inaugural ACLS/Arcadia prizes last year for ‘Freedom Seekers’ 🏆

Thanks Paula! ❤️

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Enormous congratulations to them & to the other nominees for this wonderful recognition of their fine research & writing 👏

We're also delighted that through these nominations we're flying the flag for independent #OpenAccess presses: we're hugely proud to represent this growing community.

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We're thrilled that three of our authors have been nominated for these awards in the Environmental Humanities and Literary Studies categories!

This is a fantastic acknowledgement of their work & their decision to publish #OpenAccess.

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We're delighted that our author, Michael Hughes, is shortlisted for the James Tait Black Biography prize for his book, 'Feliks Volkhovskii: A Revolutionary Life'

Huge congratulations to Michael & to the other nominees!

Read Michael's book #OpenAccess: www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

Really happy to share the prize nominations for OBP authors today! The authors are brilliant and it's fantastic to see an independent #OpenAccess press listed alongside university press colleagues for these awards.

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