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| Parent company | University of Oklahoma |
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| Founded | 1929 |
| Founder | William Bennett Bizzell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Headquarters location | Norman, Oklahoma |
| Distribution | Longleaf Services, Inc. |
| Publication types | Books |
| Official website | www |
TheUniversity of Oklahoma Press (OU Press) is the publishing arm of theUniversity of Oklahoma. Founded in 1929 by the fifth president of the University of Oklahoma,William Bennett Bizzell, it was the first university press to be established in theAmerican Southwest.[1] The OU Press is one of the leading presses in the region, and is primarily known for its titles on theAmerican West andNative Americans. OU Press also publishes books on topics ranging from animals to ancient languages.[2]Tornadoes andsevere weather are another focus. The press releases around 80 books every year. A profile of the University of Oklahoma Press from 2018 quotes OU PresidentDavid Boren as saying: "The OU Press is one of the crown jewels of the University of Oklahoma."[3]
In 2022, Andrew Berzanskis, previously of the University of Washington Press, became editorial director at OU Press.[4] He is active in the Association of University Presses, and is coauthor of "Building up Books: Toward a More Inclusive Peer Review Process."[5]
Recent initiatives at OU Press include the book series "Teaching, Engaging, and Thriving in Higher Ed", edited by James M. Lang and Michelle D. Miller, launched in 2023.[6] InInside Higher Ed,John Warner wrote of the new series: "I suggest picking up one or all of these books as a way to help infuse fresh oxygen into your work."[7] Among other recent reviews of note, theNew York Times featured Thomas Ty Smith's bookThe Garza War in South Texas as part of its "What to Read" column in 2024.[8]
Domestic distribution for the press is currently provided by theUniversity of North Carolina Press's Longleaf Services.[9][10]
TheArthur H. Clark Company was a major printer of publications related to the history of theWestern United States. In July 2006, the company was acquired by the University of Oklahoma Press and relocated toNorman, Oklahoma, where it continues as an imprint.
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