Springer Nature launches Nature Books imprint
Springer Nature has launched Nature Books, a new imprint designed to give authors the opportunity to publish long-form work under the famous brand for the first time.
The publisher says the new imprint combines the subject expertise of in-house Nature Portfolio editors with Springer Nature’s established academic books programme, creating a publishing model intended to help authors develop, strengthen and broaden the reach of their work.
According to the publisher, Nature Books will focus on publishing titles aimed at academics, policymakers and funders, bringing together expertise, evidence and insight on some of the most significant challenges facing research and society.
Harsh Jegadeesan, Chief Publishing Officer, Springer Nature commented: “Books are an important part of the research ecosystem because they allow authors to explore complex questions with a depth and context that other formats cannot always provide. As the world’s largest academic book publisher, we’re committed to offering publishing options that support author choice and help maximise the reach and impact of their work.
“Nature Books is a clear example of that commitment. Bringing together two of Springer Nature’s greatest strengths: our global leaderships in academic books and the subject expertise of Nature Portfolio, it gives authors a powerful new way to develop and share long-form work.”
Nature Books will sit alongside Springer Nature’s existing books portfolio, complementing its Springer and Palgrave Macmillan imprints while providing authors with access to a specialised editorial board drawn from Nature Portfolio’s in-house editorial team.
The launch further strengthens Springer Nature’s position in the academic books market. The publisher currently produces around 14,500 books each year across a broad range of disciplines, formats and career stages. The first Nature Books titles are expected to be published later this year.