Texas Western Press

Texas Western Press of the University of Texas at El Paso was founded in 1952 by Carl Hertzog, internationally renowned typographer, book designer, and printer.[1] The distinctive Hertzog colophon and his incomparable touches continued to appear in Texas Western Press publications until his death in 1984. The mission of Texas Western Press is the publication of books on the history and cultures of the American Southwest, particularly historical and biographical works about West Texas, New Mexico, northern Mexico, and the U.S. borderlands. The Press also publishes selected books in the areas of regional art, photography, Native American studies, geography, demographics, border issues, politics, and natural history.

Texas Western Press
Parent companyUniversity of Texas at El Paso
Founded1952
FounderCarl Hertzog
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationEl Paso, Texas
Publication typesBooks
Official websitetwp.utep.edu

Texas Western Press is a member of the Association of University Presses.[2]

See also

References
  1. "Texas Archival Resources Online". txarchives.org. Retrieved 2022-09-19.
  2. "Our Members". Association of University Presses. Retrieved January 30, 2023.


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