Books and textbooks for medical education and research
We publish textbooks, monographs and edited volumes that teach and advance medicine, and guide authors from proposal to finished book.
What we publish
- Textbooks
- Core and specialist texts for medical, nursing and health-science students.
- Monographs
- In-depth works on a single topic by one author or a small team.
- Edited volumes
- Collections of chapters by different experts, coordinated by one or more editors.
- Clinical handbooks and guides
- Practical references for clinicians, trainees and allied health professionals.
- Open-access books
- Titles free to read online, available alongside print editions.
The publishing process
Proposal
You send a short proposal with the aims, audience, outline and a sample chapter if available.
Review
Our editors and external experts assess the proposal and suggest improvements.
Agreement and plan
We agree the format, schedule and terms, and assign a dedicated editor.
Writing and editing
You write with editorial support; chapters are reviewed and edited as they are delivered.
Production
The book is copy-edited, designed, typeset and proofread, with illustrations prepared to a professional standard.
Publication and distribution
We publish in print and digital formats, register identifiers and promote the book to its readers.
What authors receive
Editorial guidance
A named editor who works with you from the first outline to the final proofs.
Professional design
Clear layouts, figures and tables designed for teaching and study.
Identifiers and discovery
ISBNs for each edition and DOIs for chapters, so the work can be found and cited.
Print and digital
Print editions and accessible digital formats for readers and libraries.
Rights and permissions
Help clearing permissions for third-party figures and choosing the right licence.
Promotion
Launch support and promotion to universities, libraries and professional societies.
Questions about book publishing
Do you accept proposals from first-time authors?
Yes. We assess the idea, the audience and the expertise behind it. Many strong books come from clinicians and lecturers writing for the first time.
What should a proposal include?
A working title, a summary of the book and its audience, a chapter outline, a short author biography, comparable titles and, if possible, one sample chapter.
Can my book be open access?
Yes. We can publish the book open access online alongside a print edition. We’ll explain the options and costs when we review your proposal.
Have a book in mind?
Send us a short proposal and an editor will reply with feedback and next steps.