Jonathan Saunders Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 I received a flyer from the military-book publisher, Helion, this morning that may interest some of you. Helion seem streets ahead of competitors for quality publications at present so if you have an idea for a book this may be worth considering. Good luck! Helion & Company, in association with the Western Front Association (WFA), are delighted to announce a series of prizes recognising First World War scholarship. There is a tremendous breadth and depth of quality research being undertaken on innumerable aspects of the First World War, and it seems appropriate to recognise this on a formal and structured basis. There will be three annual awards. Entrants will be requested to submit a book proposal based on either a PhD thesis, MA dissertation or as a result of private research. We have assembled a distinguished panel to assess the entries, and the first year’s results will be announced at an Oriental Club function in November 2015. All prize-winners will receive a publishing contract from Helion, a very respectable cash sum and bronze figurine. The prize pot for 2015 is a total of £6,000, which will make the awards a significant presence in the non-fiction/academic world. After much deliberation amongst panel members, we decided to name the awards as follows: • The Edmonds Prize – for a proposal based on a PhD • The Holmes Prize – for a proposal based on an MA • The Terraine Prize – for a proposal based on private research Prize names have been selected in honour of three historians whose contribution to the available First World War historiography remains influential and enduring. I believe we’re going to be seeing some groundbreaking work published in the coming years, and want Helion to be very much involved in that. We are dedicated to producing high-quality books, penned by committed and knowledgeable authors that provide readers and scholarship with new material, fresh angles and perceptions. Duncan Rogers, proprietor, Helion On behalf of the WFA as a whole, can I express how pleased we are to be involved in these awards. The furthering of education is one of the WFA’s key objectives and these awards perfectly assist in this quest. Bob Paterson, Chairman of the WFA For further information, please do not hesitate to contact us via info@helion.co.uk or by calling 0121 705 3393. Entry forms can be downloaded at http://www.helion.co.uk/published-by-helion/western-front-association-first-world-war-prizesa.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard_Lewis Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 Interesting. Thanks for posting! Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 Even more interestingly, the link doesn't appear to work. Comes up with a "Whoops" message. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frajohn Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 The link had just lost the 'l' from html at the end. This should work; http://www.helion.co.uk/published-by-helion/western-front-association-first-world-war-prizesa.html John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 Who sits on the "distinguished panel"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard_Lewis Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 Not me! Don't suppose a book on Neath rugby club would qualify? Almost finished the text and quite a few battles on and off the field... Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Broomfield Posted 13 February , 2015 Share Posted 13 February , 2015 Who sits on the "distinguished panel"? http://www.helion.co.uk/published-by-helion/western-front-association-first-world-war-prizesa/award-panel.html There's a link to the left of the blurb. The link had just lost the 'l' from html at the end. This should work; http://www.helion.co.uk/published-by-helion/western-front-association-first-world-war-prizesa.html John Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Baker Posted 14 February , 2015 Share Posted 14 February , 2015 Thanks, Mr Broomfield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted 14 February , 2015 Share Posted 14 February , 2015 The £1,250 will come in handy, but, unfortunately, I won't be ready for 31/8/2015. Maybe 2018? What a great competition, and I'm sure it will inspire many. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Saunders Posted 14 February , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 February , 2015 Thanks Frajohn for sorting out the link. Regards, Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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