Journal Submissions

Submissions from 500 to 9000 words will be considered for publication. In addition to original essays, Public Culture welcomes editorials for the Doxa section; reflective reports for the Arts in Circulation and Sites of Knowledge sections; photo-essays and briefly annotated single photographs for the From the Field section; materials such as news clippings, literary extracts, and postcards for reprinting in the Miscellany section; short essays investigating key terms for the Etymologies section; translations of previously published, groundbreaking essays; interviews with prominent artists and intellectuals; announcements of collective intellectual projects; and short review essays. At this time, however, the journal does not review individual books.

Essays

1. Style. Authors may refer to the guidelines of the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition. Authors are requested to conform to Public Culture’s style guide, especially in regard to citation style. In other aspects of style and spelling, please follow the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, and Webster's Dictionary, 11th edition.

Download Public Culture's Style Guide:  PC-Style-Guide.doc

2. Format. Manuscripts should be submitted in triplicate, double-spaced throughout, including notes. A double-spaced list of "Literature Cited" should be attached, as well as double-spaced Endnotes. The font for all text should be Times Roman 12 point. A short "bio" should be included on a separate sheet, stating the author's institutional affiliation, relevant recent publications, and current research. Please do not use running headers.

3. Length. The entire manuscript–text, quotations, references, endnotes–must be DOUBLE SPACED and should be maximum 9000 words, including all notes and bibliography. Please use endnotes rather than footnotes. In some cases authors may be requested to shorten essays.

4. Camera-ready Copy. Any photographs or illustrations must be of good quality. Photocopies of photographs are usually not acceptable. Please provide, on a separate page, a caption for each illustration. All photographs will be returned to authors after review or publication. Electronic images may also be submitted.

5. Permissions. The author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reprint any illustrations. Please consult the editorial staff with any questions.

6. Submissions. Authors may submit hard copies or electronic copies. Electronic copies should arrive as an email attachment formatted in Microsof Word to publicculture@newschool.edu. Authors of manuscripts accepted for publication will be asked to submit final versions via email attachment, preferably in Microsoft Word."

Groups of Essays

Groups of essays on a single topic or theme may be considered for publication in a special issue or special feature of Public Culture. Please submit all papers together, following the guidelines above, plus:

• A short (one page) description of the common intellectual project of the group of papers.
• A list of the titles of the papers, their authors, authors' names and addresses.
• A very short (250 words) abstract of each paper.

Visual Essays

Public Culture welcomes submissions of original photoessays or other visual essays, with or without an accompanying text.

• Camera-Ready Copy: Please submit camera-ready copy, preferably in black-and white. For photographs, 8x10 black-and-white glossy prints are strongly preferred.
• Layout: Artists submitting visual essays should bear in mind that all essays will begin on a recto (right-hand) page. Final decisions regarding layout will rest with the Editor.
• Public Culture's Specifications: A page of Public Culture measures 7 x 8-1/2 inches. Typefaces used in the production of the journal include: China Smallcaps, Gill Sans Bold Condensed, and Times Roman. If more information is needed, please consult the editorial office.
• If you wish us to return your images, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
• The author is responsible for obtaining written permission to reprint any illustrations. Please consult the editorial staff with any questions.

Where to Send Your Submissions

Email:

The Editor
Public Culture
424 Hamilton Hall M.C. 2880
1130 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10027

Approximate Schedule

Essays accepted for publication will generally be published within 9-12 months of receipt. This schedule is somewhat flexible, however, and subject to various contingencies. If you have a particular concern about timing, please consult the editorial office.