The Association of University Presses invites all member publishers to enter their most exceptional works to the 2026 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show. View the Call for Entries.
For more information and to enter the competition, please visit the AUPresses Design Website.
The entry deadline is Monday, January 12, 2026. Entries must be received by the entry deadline to be considered for the show. No exceptions. No extensions.
The Book, Jacket, and Journal Show is a juried design competition, open only to AUPresses member publishers. The judges will gather at the AUPresses Central Office in New York City to examine hundreds of submissions and select the very best examples of book, journal, and cover design.
AUPresses offers a special thanks to the 2026 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show Committee, and the 2026 Show Judges for their time, commitment, and expertise.
The continued support of our member publishers for this very successful design competition is also sincerely appreciated.
Looking forward to seeing your entries to the 2026 Book, Jacket, and Journal Show!