Ashgate is a leading
independent press dedicated to publishing the finest academic
research
Each year Ashgate publishes more than 700 new books across
fifteen subject areas in the Social Sciences and Humanities,
representing the best academic research from around the world.
Gower and Lund Humphries
are part of the Ashgate Publishing Group
One of the most trusted brands in business and management
publishing for over forty years, Gower continues
to provide business practitioners and researchers worldwide with
the highest quality work in their field. Lund
Humphries has a long-established reputation as a leading
publisher of highly illustrated artist monographs, reference books
and surveys for specialists and enthusiasts.
Specialist publishers of
research and scholarship
We understand the value of academic research and scholarship.
Our business is driven not by text books or journals but by a
programme of cutting-edge research publications and specialist
reference books. All books published within the Ashgate program are
subject to peer review by recognized authorities in the field.
Ashgate Publishing Group
is international
With offices in the UK, North America and Australasia, we are
able to market and distribute our books worldwide and to support an
international cast of authors. Together with our overseas agents
and representatives and with Bookpoint Ltd in the UK, Ashgate
provides a high level of customer service and prompt order
fulfillment around the globe.
Direct
Marketing
We specialise in marketing books directly to our customers, via
catalogues, direct mail, email promotions and targeted sales
approaches, which are tailored to meet the different needs of our
customers in different parts of the world.
Working with our
Authors
Every book on our list receives the individual attention of
commissioning, editorial, production and marketing staff.
'I can honestly say that Ashgate is – by far – the most
efficient and helpful publisher with which I have ever
worked.'
Professor Michael Brennan, University of
Leeds, UK
