Publishing partnership with the Edward Gibb Memorial Trust

The Gibb Memorial Trust was founded in 1902 in memory of Elias John Wilkinson Gibb, a scholar who devoted his life to researching the history, literature, philosophy and religion of the Turks, Persians and Arabs. His particular interest was the poetry of Ottoman Turkey, the fruits of which were published, mostly posthumously, in the six-volume History of Ottoman Poetry.

The objectives of the Gibb Memorial Trust are to promote the study and advancement of the areas of Gibb’s interest. This is done through the preparation of scholarly publications, and through the awarding of scholarships to researchers working in the field.

These objectives closely align with EUP’s Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies list, which spans art and architecture, history, language and linguistics, literature, politics and religion, publishing world-class research for an international readership.

Books will be published under the joint imprint of GMT and EUP; the first publications will appear later this year.

Professor Carole Hillenbrand, Chair of Trustees of the E.J.W. Gibb Memorial Trust, said ‘The E.J.W. Gibb Memorial Trust has now embarked on a long-term partnership with Edinburgh University Press, whose list in Islamic studies has gained worldwide renown. Future books will be published with the agreement from both the Trust and EUP and they will be distributed by EUP. The trustees are delighted to open this new chapter in the history of the Trust, with the fresh opportunities it brings for promoting the profile of its books.’

CEO of Edinburgh University Press, Nicola Ramsey, said ‘We are really pleased to be working with the Gibb Memorial Trust, reflecting our commitment to collaboration, in this case with a partner who shares our ambition to publish excellent books in the field of Islamic & Middle Eastern Studies.’

You can find out more about current publications on the Gibb Memorial Trust website.