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Farewell Stephen

By Jason Leppig / On November 30th, 2016

From the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Stephen R. Kellert ’71 Ph.D., a revered professor of social ecology at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) whose research and writing advanced the understanding of the connection between humans and the natural world, died on Nov. 27 after a long illness.

On Interning at Island Press: Books that Matter

By Jessica Flores / On November 28th, 2016

I started at Island Press as a Marketing Intern over the summer. In many ways, my experience with the Production department is similar to my time in Marketing. From day one I was given an overview of the publishing process with emphasis on my department’s role. If I had questions, Sharis was always willing to answer. I felt included in the Production department because of the amazing team I was a part of and that they trusted me with great responsibility.

Backpacking the Arizona Trail with Jason Mark

By Rebecca Bright / On November 8th, 2016

Here at Island Press, I spend much of my time reading about our authors’ work in wild and remote places from the confines of a desk chair. So last May, I jumped at the chance to venture away from the office on a backpacking trip with Jason Mark, author of Satellites in the High Country, and the winners of our Keep It Wild sweepstakes contest.

How it’s Made: The Final Stages at a Print Vendor

By Caroline Sperry / On September 28th, 2016

Have you ever wondered how books are printed? In June, several members of the Island Press team were lucky enough to tour one of our print vendors, Sheridan Books, in Michigan.

On Interning at Island Press: A Place United

By Jessica Flores / On August 24th, 2016

When I graduated from my university last year, I wanted to start working in publishing, so when I found Island Press’s summer internships I signed up right away. From my first day as publicity intern, I was already mailing out advance reader copies to reviewers and reading chapters of the book I would write my first press release on. By the next week I was attending my first DTP meeting, where all the different departments of Island Press gather to discuss their concerns and progress for potential new books.

Island Press Bikes DC

By Kyler Geoffroy / On May 24th, 2016

Last Sunday marked the first annual D.C. Bike Ride, arguably the biggest bike event the district has ever seen! Seventeen miles of roadway were sectioned off for the big ride, with a route that took bikers from the U.S. Capitol to Georgetown to the Pentagon and a number of other scenic spots along the way.

How It's Made: Behind the Scenes at a Print Vendor

By Caroline Sperry / On May 23rd, 2016

Part One of series that gives a behind-the-scenes look at different stages of the book printing and binding process.

Hitting “send” on my book’s manuscript

By John Fleck / On March 31st, 2016

There’s no way to pin down the moment I started working on my book Water is For Fighting Over, coming from Island Press this fall.

On Interning at Island Press: Collaborative Decision-Making

By Rebecca Heine / On December 15th, 2015

I wasn’t really sure what to expect when I first stepped into the offices of Island Press to start my editorial internship, but from the start it’s been a delight.

Reflections on ESA 2015

By Rachel Miller / On September 11th, 2015

Earlier this month, I attended my first conference with Island Press: the Ecological Society of America Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD. As the sales associate, part of my role here is to coordinate the Island Press conference presence, such as the booth appearance, the books we have on sale, and our promotional materials.

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