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Under Publications on the dropdown menu, you’ll find Subject and Series tabs. Each tab will take you to full listings of our subjects and series. You can access the dropdown menus from any page on our website.

 What are SIU Press’s best selling books?

SIU Press’s best selling books are updated monthly, based on the prior month’s sales figures. You can access these books easily by clicking on Best Sellers in the dropdown menu under Publications.

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How can I submit my book manuscript to SIU Press?

Please review information on SIU Press’s editorial program to make sure that your work is right for us.Directions for submitting a proposal can be found on our website.