‘Small may be beautiful but it isn’t particularly easy’: A Pocket History of the Athlone Press

Find out the hidden history of the University of London’s legendary publishing house, the Athlone Press (1948-1978). Discover their famous authors, read rare manuscripts from Sir Ernst Gombrich and learn about the national protest in 1977 to protect the press from closure.


Sit at the Editors’ Desk and learn about the commissioning process and read copies of the original Athlone Press books.