Books in the Empire State Editions highlight the beauty culture diversity and history of New York and the never-ending thirst for information about this global metropolis.

Proposals should be sent as an email attachment to Fredric Nachbaur at fnachbaur@fordham.edu.

We recommend that proposals include the following:

• a cover letter outlining the book's argument its contribution to scholarship and its fit with our list
• a current curriculum vitae
• a prospectus (5-10 pp) giving a detailed outline of the book and addressing its target audience competing works anticipated completion date anticipated word count (including notes and bibliography) and any art or graphics requirements
• contributor bios (edited volumes only)
• a sample chapter (optional)

Do not send complete manuscripts unless you have been asked to do so. We will attempt to give you an initial response within eight weeks.