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The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing

In "The Predatory Paradox," Amy Koerber and her diverse team investigate the complexities of predatory publishing. The book addresses the paradoxical dynamics of rapid publishing demands and high citations contributing to the issue.

How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)

How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)

Embark on a literary journey with Matthew Reynolds exploring the intricacies of reading a novel in hundreds of translations. Uncover linguistic nuances and cultural tapestries in 'How can you read a novel in hundreds of translations? (and why would you want to?)'

Misunderstandings

Misunderstandings

Shauna Hagan's blog post explores the title 'Misunderstandings: False Beliefs in Communication' by Georg Weizsacker. The blog delves into the application of game theory to understand why people often misunderstand each other in conversations.

The Predatory Paradox: misinformation, fake news and clickbait in academic publishing

The Predatory Paradox: misinformation, fake news and clickbait in academic publishing

Read now a new blog post by OBP Volunteer Anja Pritchard on our Open Access title 'The Predatory Paradox: Ethics, Politics, and Practices in Contemporary Scholarly Publishing'

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: The Heart of Open Access

Open Access Week 2023

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: The Heart of Open Access

OBP author James Hutson explores collaborative academic innovation through Open Access.

Decorative Art Without Barriers: William Moorcroft's Pottery Explored via Open Access Publishing

Open Access Week 2023

Decorative Art Without Barriers: William Moorcroft's Pottery Explored via Open Access Publishing

Read now a new blog post by OBP author Jonathan Mallinson where he discusses the importance of publishing his new book on William Moorcroft in Open Access.

A39 Theatre Group and the fight not to be where we have come to be

A39 Theatre Group and the fight not to be where we have come to be

Read a blog post by OBP author Paul Farmer on his latest Open Access book 'After the Miners’ Strike: A39 and Cornish Political Theatre versus Thatcher’s Britain: Volume 1'

15 Years of Open Book Publishers: An Interview with Alessandra Tosi and Rupert Gatti

Open Book Publishers

15 Years of Open Book Publishers: An Interview with Alessandra Tosi and Rupert Gatti

Open Book Publishers (OBP), founded in 2008, celebrates its 15th year of operation this year. Read now an interview with Alessandra Tosi and Rupert Gatti where they discuss OBP's transformative journey in scholarly publishing.

Changing the conversation around Existential Risk

Changing the conversation around Existential Risk

Read now a new blog post by OBP author Dr SJ Beard on the Open Access title 'The Era of Global Risk: An Introduction to Existential Risk Studies'

On 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design'

On 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design'

Read now a new blog post by volunteer Alex Carabine on Jonathan Mallinson's latest book 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design'

Diachronic variation in the Omani Arabic vernacular of the al-‘Awabi district. From Carl Reinhardt (1894) to the present day

Diachronic variation in the Omani Arabic vernacular of the al-‘Awabi district. From Carl Reinhardt (1894) to the present day

Read now a new blog post by OBP Author Roberta Morano on her OA title 'Diachronic variation in the Omani Arabic vernacular of the al-‘Awabi district. From Carl Reinhardt (1894) to the present day'

A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: The Functionalist Symbolic Reference of UK Governance Models

A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: The Functionalist Symbolic Reference of UK Governance Models

Read now 'A Relational Realist Vision for Education Policy and Practice: The Functionalist Symbolic Reference of UK Governance Models', a new blog post by author Basem Adi where he discusses the introduction and first chapter of his book.

William Moorcroft, potter: Individuality by design

William Moorcroft, potter: Individuality by design

Read now a blog post by OBP author Jonathan Mallinson on his latest book 'William Moorcroft, Potter: Individuality by Design'

Joys and sorrows of the noble art of academic writing - a survival manual

Joys and sorrows of the noble art of academic writing - a survival manual

Read now a blog by our volunteer Maria Teresa Renzi Sepe on Dianne Conrad's latest title 'Research, Writing, and Creative Process in Open and Distance Education: Tales from the Field'

Destins de femmes: French Women Writers, 1750-1850

Destins de femmes: French Women Writers, 1750-1850

Read now a blog post by John Claiborne Isbell on his latest Open Access title 'Destins de femmes: French Women Writers, 1750-1850'

On 'Breaking Conventions: Five Couples in Search of Marriage-Career Balance at the Turn of the Nineteenth Century'

On 'Breaking Conventions: Five Couples in Search of Marriage-Career Balance at the Turn of the Nineteenth Century'

Read now a blog by Patricia Auspos, author of 'Breaking Conventions: Five Couples in Search of Marriage-Career Balance at the Turn of the Nineteenth Century', on her new OA title.

From Handwriting to Footprinting : Text and Heritage in the Age of Climate Crisis

From Handwriting to Footprinting : Text and Heritage in the Age of Climate Crisis

Read now, a blog by author Anne Baillot on her latest title 'From Handwriting to Footprinting: Text and Heritage in the Age of Climate Crisis'

The Reinvention of Natural History in Latin American Art

The Reinvention of Natural History in Latin American Art

Read now a blog post by OBP Author Joanna Page on her latest title 'Decolonial Ecologies: The Reinvention of Natural History in Latin American Art.'

Reading about Palestine after Tom Hurndall

Reading about Palestine after Tom Hurndall

Read now a new blog by Ian Parker on the topic of his latest Open Access title 'For Palestine: Essays from the Tom Hurndall Memorial Lecture Group'

Stories [that] Matter: Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity and Resilience in Europe

Stories [that] Matter: Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity and Resilience in Europe

Read now a blog post by Ladan Rahbari & Olga Burlyuk on their latest edited volume 'Migrant Academics’ Narratives of Precarity and Resilience in Europe'

Professors, Polymaths and Progress: Learning from Thomas Young@250

Professors, Polymaths and Progress: Learning from Thomas Young@250

Read now a new blog by Andrew Robinson on the topic of his latest Open Access title 'The Last Man Who Knew Everything: Thomas Young'.

Open Book Publishers takes leading role in £5.8 million project to significantly expand open access book infrastructures

Open Book Publishers takes leading role in £5.8 million project to significantly expand open access book infrastructures

Open Book Publishers (OBP) is delighted to announce that we are part of a diverse international team leading a new open infrastructure initiative, Open Book Futures (OBF), to significantly advance the systems that support community-owned Open Access (OA) book publishing.