Skeptic Among Scholars - August Fruge on University Publishing

When August Fruge joined the University of California Press in 1944, it was part of the University's printing department, publishing a modest number of books a year, mainly monographs by UC faculty members. When he retired as director 32 years later, the Press had been transformed into one of the largest, most distinguished university presses in the country, publishing more than 150 books annually in fields ranging from ancient history to contemporary film criticism, by notable authors from all over the world. August Fruge's memoir provides an exciting intellectual and topical story of the building of this great press. Along the way, it recalls battles for independence from the University administration, the Press's distinctive early style of book design, and many of the authors and staff who helped shape the Press in its formative years.

About the author

August Frugé (1910-2004) was the Director Emeritus of the University of California Press.

Summary

A memoir of the author's professional career with the University of California Press, which he joined in 1944 and retired from, as Director, 32 years later. It recalls years of expansion within the Press and profiles some of the many authors and staff who helped to shape the Press.

Product details

• Authors: August Frugé, August Fruga1/2, August Fruge, August Frugé
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.09.1993
• EAN: 9780520084261
• ISBN: 978-0-520-08426-1
• No. of pages: 365
• Series: Centennial Book
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies; Non-fiction book > Politics, society, business > Biographies, autobiographies; USA, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Journalism, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Biography: business & industry, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Media & Communications, Press & journalism, Later 20th century c 1950 to c 1999, United States of America, USA, c 1938 to c 1946 (World War Two period), Biography: business and industry, c 1939 to c 1945 (including WW2), News media and journalism, c 1945 to c 2000 (Post-war period), Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade