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We invite you to join an endeavor that is truly unique in book publishing as Praeger celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2020. Since Frederick A. Praeger incorporated his enterprise in January 1950, Praeger has grown into a significant publisher in Security (via Praeger Security International), Psychology, Business, Current Events, and other topics.
The Praeger backlist includes influential and important titles such as Counterinsurgency Warfare, The Sixties Papers, The Columbian Exchange, The Hundred Languages of Children, and many more. Over these seven decades, Praeger has preserved its core identity—that of a commercial academic publisher—stamped on it from the outset by its singular founder (whose name means “stamper” in German).
Our unique network of authors, scholars, researchers, and editors provides cutting-edge perspectives on today’s complex issues and questions. From terrorism to current politics to psychology, Praeger offers a range of critical insights and authoritative, groundbreaking analyses that are frankly unavailable anywhere else. Praeger books provide information in context, on a diverse range of topics, that not only advance their fields of inquiry but also provide a lively reading and learning experience.
Finally, Praeger—like the other imprints of ABC-CLIO—specializes in the library market, particularly public, college, and research university libraries.
Become an Author
2020 marks Praeger’s 70th year as a highly respected, award-winning commercial academic publisher.
Our Praeger imprint has no particular editorial agenda or house point of view. We will publish all sides of an issue or argument as long as the writing is clear and authoritative and the points are well argued and documented.
Our network. With its sister imprints, Praeger has an extraordinary reach into the academic and public library market.
Our platform. We not only have our own eBook platform but also make our eBooks available simultaneously to all major vendors. Authors share in all eBook revenue and are given free access to their eBook publication.
Our reputation. Every year, our books are recognized for their quality and contributions through awards such as Choice Outstanding Academic Titles.
Our legacy. Praeger was one of the first to publish in the field of Soviet studies; now, we are a publishing leader in the field of security issues via our Praeger Security International imprint.
Praeger welcomes your manuscript and book proposal submissions. We seek serious general-interest books in psychology, health, politics, current events, military and security issues, business, and crime. We publish single-volume titles in these areas for academic and public libraries as well as for individuals buying online. Note: We do not publish fiction, poetry, or memoirs.
If you have a book project that you think would be suitable for our publishing program, we want to hear from you. Please submit a proposal consisting of the following:
Finally, please let us know if this is a simultaneous submission (i.e., if you’re sending the proposal to more than one publisher at the same time). Once we have considered your initial proposal, we may ask you to submit additional material (such as sample chapters) for review. Note: our sample proposal template may help you prepare your materials. See Praeger Proposal Memo.
For general inquiries and to have your proposal considered by an editor, please e-mail acquisition_inquiries@abc-clio.com.
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Why are the indexing charges deducted from my royalties?
Unless negotiated otherwise, the author is responsible for the indexing. If the index was not completed by the author, then the expenses incurred by ABC-CLIO will be deducted from royalties.
Why does my statement indicate that I am due money but no check is included?
Per our contracts, payments will not be made for balances under $100. The balance owed will be rolled into your next royalty cycle and added to any additional royalties earned.
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Authors or contributors purchasing their own print book for personal use will receive a 40% discount plus shipping and handling. Sales tax will be charged, if applicable, for the state where the shipment is sent. The 40% author discount does not apply to eBook purchases.
For Author Events and Appearances
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Because publication dates are subject to change, it is inadvisable to plan any events within two months of the book’s scheduled publication date without first checking with your editor.
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