Publish a Book That Defines
Your Field
ISRI Press publishes scholarly monographs, edited volumes, textbooks, and reference works that reach academic readers worldwide. Our editorial team brings decades of experience turning proposals into landmark publications.
Propose Your Book →What We Publish
ISRI Press welcomes proposals across a wide range of scholarly book formats.
Research Monographs
In-depth scholarly works presenting original research and theoretical contributions to a discipline.
Edited Volumes
Multi-author collections organized around a central theme, often emerging from conferences or research networks.
Advanced Textbooks
Upper-division and graduate-level texts designed for course adoption with structured pedagogy.
Reference Works
Encyclopedias, handbooks, and companions that provide authoritative overviews of fields and subfields.
Professional Books
Practitioner-focused publications bridging academic research and real-world application.
Open Access Books
Fully open access monographs distributed freely under Creative Commons licensing worldwide.
The Proposal Process
A clear path from initial concept to published book.
Submit Proposal
Complete our online proposal form with your concept, audience, chapter outline, and author credentials.
Editorial Assessment
Your proposal is reviewed by our acquisitions editor for fit, originality, and market potential.
External Review
Promising proposals are sent to two specialist reviewers for detailed scholarly evaluation.
Contract & Publication
Accepted proposals receive a publishing contract. We work with you through writing, review, and production.
Disciplines We Cover
ISRI Press publishes across all major academic disciplines.
What to Include
A complete proposal helps our editorial team assess your project quickly and accurately.
- Overview (500–1,000 words): subject, argument, and scholarly contribution
- Intended audience: primary and secondary readership, course adoption potential
- Detailed chapter outline with abstracts for each chapter (100–200 words each)
- Competing titles analysis: how your book differs from existing works
- Estimated word count, number of illustrations, and anticipated delivery date
- Author CV or biography with relevant publications list
- Sample chapter (optional but strongly recommended)
What Our Authors Say
Scholars who have published books with ISRI Press share their experiences.
From proposal to published book in 18 months. The editorial team guided me through every stage and the production quality is second to none. My monograph is now required reading in graduate programs.
I proposed an edited volume with 24 contributors and the coordination support from ISRI Press was invaluable. They kept everyone on schedule and the final product exceeded all expectations.
My textbook with ISRI Press has been adopted by 38 universities in its first year. Their market research and outreach to course instructors was thorough and professional throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about book proposals and publishing at ISRI Press.