Yale University Press

Yale University Press was founded in 1908 by George Parmly Day and published its first book, The Beginnings of Gospel Story by Benjamin W. Bacon, in 1909. Originally based in a small office in Manhattan, the Press moved to New Haven in 1910. From 1918 to 1948 its books were designed under the guidance of Carl Purington Rollins. Its catalogue spans general interest, art, and academic titles, and includes series such as Little Histories and The Chronicles of America.

Yale University Press was founded in 1908 by George Parmly Day, and it issued its first book—The Beginnings of Gospel Story by Benjamin W. Bacon—in 1909. Originally based out of a cubbyhole-size office in Manhattan, the Press moved to an office in New Haven in 1910, where it could develop alongside the University. From the start, the Press set a high standard not only for its acquisitions but also for its vision of the book as object. From 1918 to 1948, all of its books were designed under the guidance of Carl Purington Rollins. During its first half-century—known as the George Parmly Day era—the Press augmented its list of individual titles with several notable series, including popular compact illustrated histories known as The Chronicles of America.

A scholarly publisher issuing important works of scholarship for general interest, art, and academic audiences.

• A Little History of Philosophy

• The Beginnings of Gospel Story

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