In a shrinking and overcrowded market is there really a need for yet another publisher?

We think so.

Here’s why:

1. Popular Protestant publishers often lack quality control and do not publish the sort of titles we think are necessary for the renewing and strengthening of the Protestant tradition.
   • The production of high-quality Analytic Theology and philosophical theology by any Protestant publisher is nearly non-existent. Some are even hostile to it. But we believe the retrieval of the scholastic mode of theology is important for the health and advancement of sound theology.
   • The retrieval and promotion of historic and contemporary Baptist literature is not a priority for most large publishers and lacks sufficient quality control and scalability for smaller publishers. Most often, re-prints lack the oversight of historical experts and the necessary guidance through introductions and footnotes that make such content lasting and useful to non-historians. Merely reproducing the original content with minor stylistic addendums is insufficient for the retrieval of the Baptist tradition. But we believe the Baptist tradition ought to be stewarded and available to both Baptist churches and the wider Protestant tradition.

2. University academic presses lack strong distribution practices, solid marketing, consistent orthodox content, and are poorly priced, making their volumes nearly inaccessible to the church.
   • For example, And Was Made Man by Robin Le Poidevin retails for $80 and is written by an agnostic and promotes unorthodox Christology. Similarly, Christology and Metaphysics in the Seventeenth Century by Richard Cross is an important volume but retails for $100.

The original academic content that we produce rivals university academic presses such as Oxford, Cambridge, Routledge, Baylor, Princeton, and Brill but is priced at a level that is accessible, dispensing with outdated marketing models.

Therefore, think of Hanover Press as a university-minded press with doctrinal standards and ecclesial focus. We believe the publisher is simultaneously a gatekeeper and platformer. The publisher is designed to ensure the right content is distributed as widely as possible.

Hanover Press publishes original Protestant academic theology and classic Baptist theology. Publications include original single-authored volumes, edited volumes, and re-prints of classic Baptist works. Therefore, we seek to resource both the Baptist tradition and the greater Protestant tradition.

All published titles are consistent with the orthodox Protestant tradition (for example, what is held in common by the Second London Confession of Faith, the Orthodox Creed (1679), the Westminster Confession of Faith, the Three Forms of Unity, and the Anglican Formularies) and written by authors that confess the Nicene and Apostle’s Creed.

Hanover Press does publish revised editions of unpublished dissertations. Such proposals will receive the same publication process flow as standard original volumes. Therefore, recent graduates ought to expect potentially significant editorial requirements to prepare for publication. It is extremely rare for a dissertation to require no revisions or even minor revisions. Those considering proposals of such work should consult our dissertation publication guide here.

Hanover Press re-prints are committed to providing the following:

• New introductions: Extensive new introductions to both the original author, the original context, and the nuances of the original text.
• Modernized language and format: Archaic punctuation, words, and phrases are updated for the modern reader. However, the vast majority of the text is left unchanged. Text breaks and headings are updated.
• Updated bibliographic information: In the footnotes sources are located and updated with fuller bibliographic, historical, and theological information.
• Context: Additional notes for figures and others with brief explanations in footnotes.
• Updated index

Hanover Press is committed to producing university press quality content. In agreement with the Association of University Presses, we believe peer review is a necessary component of quality publications. Therefore, in addition to the editorial oversight of our Publisher (Jordan Steffaniak) and Editor-in-Chief (Garrett Walden), we maintain editorial boards made of Protestant scholars (senior and junior) and educated Protestant pastors from various confessional backgrounds. No book receives a contract without their expert feedback and approval. Our editorial boards serve as a critical backbone for quality.

Hanover Press has three editorial boards: Analytic and Systematic Theology, Baptist Theology, and Confessional and Historical Theology. Members have a range of expertise including (but not limited to): medieval theology and philosophy, metaphysics and logic, Baptist history, Reformation history, Patristic theology, and American religious history.

Board members without a terminal degree are noted with (*). Members are as follows:

Note: Hanover Press is in the process of seeking membership with the Association of University Presses as proof of its commitment and transparency regarding its process.

Yes. Hanover Press invites proposals for single-authored original volumes, edited volumes, and Baptist re-print volumes by those with terminal degrees. As a press committed to university quality, submissions by those without a terminal degree are not typically accepted. Such proposals must exhibit significant compensating factors such as extensive peer-reviewed publications in the proposal area or academic experience.

Submissions must complete the Hanover Press proposal form and be submitted to contact@thelondonlyceum.com

Download the proposal form for original volumes here.

Download the proposal form for re-print editions here.

Hanover Press understands the great investment from authors to trust us with their work and seeks to provide consistent and transparent steps throughout the publishing process.

1. Book Proposal
2. Publisher Review [2-4 weeks]
3. Proposal Peer Review [2-3 months]
4. Publisher Contract Proposal [4 weeks]
5. Author Manuscript Submission [3-24 months]
6. Manuscript Peer Review [3 months]
   • Publisher/Editor-in-Chief, one blind reviewer, and one board member read final draft and provides extended editorial feedback.
7. Production and Design [3 months]
   • Proofed
   • Copy edited
   • Formatted and typeset
   • Indexed
   • Cover design
8. Marketing, Publication, and Publicity Planning
9. Sales and Promotion
10. Book Printed
11. Book Published

Original volumes should expect a total timeline of 9-12 months for review and production. Re-print volumes can expect 6-9 months for review and production.

Edited volumes follow the same process flow as original volumes.

Re-print volumes follow the same process flow as original volumes except they do not receive manuscript peer review (step 6). The Publisher/Editor-in-Chief provide the only editorial feedback.

There is not a formal guide. However, all works submitted to Hanover Press should comply with the Chicago Manual of Style and should include section headings.