OUT NOW: 'A Portrait of Samuel Hartlib: In Search of Universal Betterment' by Charles Webster provides a comprehensive modern study of Samuel Hartlib (1600–1662), a prolific correspondent and chronicler and a central figure in seventeenth-century intellectual life. buff.ly/FxO9zj8

OUT NOW: 'The Intertwined World of the Oral and Written Transmission of Sacred Traditions in the Middle East' (Alba Fedeli, Geoffrey Khan & Johan Lundberg) considers the transmission of sacred texts, to deepen our understanding of major religions during the early Islamic centuries. buff.ly/Mv2mEpq

OUT NOW: 'Allocation, Distribution, and Policy: Notes, Problems, and Solutions in Microeconomics' by Samuel Bowles & Weikai Chen. "Writing good problem sets is maddeningly difficult, and good problems are rare treasures. This book is a wealth of such treasures" (Larry Samuelson) buff.ly/eaZ84cQ

OUT NOW: 'Xouth, the Ape', published in 1848 by Iakovos Pitsipios is a pioneering and satirical Greek novel. It is here translated in English for the first time, with an expansive Introduction by Neo G. Christodoulides. buff.ly/joEYt0A

OUT NOW: 'Performance Research Methods' is the first comprehensive guide to contemporary methodologies in performance studies, offering a clear and structured overview of the tools currently shaping research in theatre, dance, and performance. buff.ly/SfheAdb

OUT NOW: Essential reading at the intersection of sound, matter and community, Kevin Toksöz Fairbairn's 'Hylo Narrans: Echoes of Material Marronage' explores the acoustic agency of brass as a medium through which histories of extraction, resistance and collective creativity resonate. buff.ly/OOdQsp3

I wrote a post about open access licences for books, and who makes decisions about reuse in the case of more restrictive licences (e.g. CC BY-NC-ND) 👇 #OAbooks #OpenAccess #OAWeek

New Blog Post: 'Who owns open knowledge? The two types of licence to consider when making books open access'. For OA Week, our senior editor Lucy Barnes writes about an issue of increasing concern to libraries: the implications of different types of open licence. buff.ly/7radka2

OUT NOW: 'Grammar of Etulo:A Niger-Congo (Idomoid) Language' by Chikelu I. Ezenwafor-Afuecheta provides the first detailed linguistic description of the grammar of Etulo, a language spoken in Nigeria by a minority group in Benue and Taraba states. buff.ly/vej27uI

New Blog Post: Tatiana Vagramenko discusses OA title 'Remote Capture: Digitising Documentary Heritage in Challenging Locations'. Blog: buff.ly/h1jZX9K Book: buff.ly/2GDj1v4 buff.ly/yFuI9rN

New Blog Post: "Opening Up Mathematics" by Jan E. Grabowski (@jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social) discusses the importance of publishing Open Access, and the impact that this can have. Blog: buff.ly/a906szg Book: buff.ly/Y4dFoxM

OUT NOW: New Ukrainian translation of 'Remote Capture'; Щойно з друку! Цей новий український переклад книги „Дистанційне захоплення: оцифрування документальної спадщини у складних умовах“ — обов’язковий посібник для тих, хто планує розпочати проєкт з оцифрування. buff.ly/7VJDQg8

Now with an accessible HTML version online too, at www.maths.lancs.ac.uk/~grabowsj/rt... 🧑‍🎓

Proud to support @openbookpublish.bsky.social at @universityofleeds.bsky.social Libraries...1st book published with them by a Leeds editor/author since we've been support from our Open Access Support Fund: Careful Village and Other 'Khashag' from Tibet - www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

OUT NOW: 'A Grammar of Jordanian Arabic' by Bruno Herin & Enam Al-Wer investigates the phonology and morphosyntax of Jordanian Arabic, with a focus on the traditional sedentary varieties of Central and Northern Jordan, locally known as Balgawi and Horani. buff.ly/XBvrSy6

OUT NOW: 'Sensing Violence: Reading with the Marquis de Sade' questions what reading fictional violence does to readers. Drawing on psychology, cognitive literary studies, and empirical research, this book turns to the works of an author synonymous with sexual violence. buff.ly/LL9qm7G

Today is OBP's 17 year anniversary! We have... published 434 books; received 24 awards; surpassed 250 book reviews & 380 endorsements; worked on software development projects; and amassed 273 member libraries. The code 17OBP2025 provides 17% off our books, available for 17 days! buff.ly/8tQiAjG

OUT NOW: Aimed at undergraduate students with prior exposure to linear algebra and basic group theory, this textbook by @jan-e-grabowski.bsky.social offers a fresh and modern introduction to one of abstract algebra’s key topics. buff.ly/9qAwPZY

I'm delighted to have fulfilled a long-held ambition to publish a book: "Representation Theory. A Categorical Approach" is out now, available Open Access at doi.org/10.11647/OBP.... I owe particular thanks to the publishers @openbookpublish.bsky.social and the referees for all their contributions.

OUT NOW: Simon of Faversham was a scholar affiliated with the University of Paris in the 1280s. Here he likely wrote his commentaries on Aristotle’s philosophical works. This edited commentary and translation of the Posterior Analytics offers new insight into late medieval thought. buff.ly/HGpxKS1

Proud to have been nominated for an OER award (OEAward 2025) with "Stories of Hope"! awards.oeglobal.org/2025-nominat... [we’re nomination 407] A huge thank you to @openbookpublish.bsky.social & our contributors! 🔗 Read and download "Stories of Hope" for free via: doi.org/10.11647/OBP...

OUT NOW: This volume offers a unique glimpse into the world of khashag, a vibrant genre of Tibetan spoken comic dialogues from the area Tibetans call Amdo, with the first ever publication of 11 annotated translations of scripts by its leading performer, Menla Jyab. buff.ly/8vKJECp

OUT NOW: This book explores topics that lie at the core of political economy: collective choice, voting, elections, bargaining, and rebellion. Complete mathematical proofs are provided, to clarify the assumptions and deepen understanding. buff.ly/brUvcQb

OUT NOW: With global displacement at unprecedented levels, health and social care professionals increasingly find themselves supporting the health and wellbeing needs of people with refugee experience. This book provides guidance on how to deliver compassionate, effective care. buff.ly/zzKdIYm

"Looking forward, looking back: William Moorcroft in the news" by Jonathan Mallinson discusses the sale at auction of a rare vase for a record-breaking price, and the rescue from liquidation and return to family ownership of the pottery works. Blog: buff.ly/Aw71osh OA book title: buff.ly/mANcdNe

The Papers of the British School at Rome is a peer-reviewed, Open Access series showcasing original research and creative work on Italy, from history to the present. Featuring art, architecture, archaeology and the humanities, it embraces both scholarly and practice-led approaches. buff.ly/lzsjaSI

OUT NOW: This edition of Plautus’s 'Casina' features the complete Latin text of the play, richly annotated, and with a clear prose translation. The introduction provides historical and cultural context, situating the farce within ancient Athenian and Roman comedic traditions. buff.ly/BxWlCrV

We're delighted to appear on the European Diamond Capacity Hub Registry @eudch.bsky.social! The Registry aims to foster collaboration among Diamond OA Publishers, Service Providers, & Tools & Technology Providers in Europe. Find us here: registry.diamas.org/open-book-pu... #OAbooks #Publishing

OUT NOW: Paul Rodrigue investigates the sources Jerome of Stridon drew upon while translating the Hebrew-Aramaic Bible into Latin (the Vulgate). Rodrigue discusses Jerome’s engagement with texts in 4 languages and highlights his response to Jewish and Christian exegetical traditions. buff.ly/i7Xm8AH

OUT NOW: 'City of Capital and Labour: The Making and Transformation of Industrial Manchester' by Tom Saunders, a bold reinterpretation of Manchester’s industrial past through architecture, archaeology, and class struggle. buff.ly/RVAo2gd

This book explores how everyday texts in Renaissance Italy (including religious texts, classical commentaries, lifestyle guides and poetry) engaged with music, sound and hearing. Via diverse voices the contours of music history and musicological inquiry are redefined. buff.ly/nt54g4Q

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

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. buff.ly/avfjyr7

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?" Read the article on the Katina Magazine by Lucy Barnes, Iva Melinscak Zlodi, Vanessa Proudman, Ursula Rabar, and Niels Stern: katinamagazine.org/content/arti... @alittleroad.bsky.social @nielsstern.bsky.social

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...

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. @openbookpublish.bsky.social

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: www.openbookpublishers.com/books/10.116...

"... 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

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. 📘 buff.ly/SeQCuIL