Mundus Artium Press

The Mundus Artium Press is an independent publisher founded by Professor Rainer Schulte at Ohio University in 1967. The Press continues the vision established by Professor Schulte and advanced by Professor Frederick Turner, who served as President. The Press is a registered non-profit organization listed in IRS Publication 78.

Established to highlight the work of contemporary international writers who had not previously been published in English, Mundus Artium Press has evolved while maintaining its core mission. Housed at the University of Texas at Dallas since 1969, the Press continues its commitment to presenting international perspectives with an enlarged scope and renewed inspiration. Alongside lesser-known voices, the Press now also presents the work of some of the world's most distinguished writers. With rare exceptions, the Press remains focused on publishing work in translation.

In a 1973, New York Times column dedicated to the journal, Wallace Fowlie noted that "Mundus Artium is making a notable contribution to the revival of literary translation in this country." Since then, Mundus Artium Press has navigated decades of transformation, serving as a guardian of essential human values and maintaining international influence.

The work of the Press enhances the prestige and pride of world literary communities. It has been recognized by some of the world's finest writers and publishers and continues to recognize and support writers globally. The Press is also pursuing the digitization of its extensive publications archive to ensure the broad accessibility of its literary heritage.

In a world of rapid global change, Mundus Artium Press recognizes that scientific, technological, political and economic shifts must correlate with our deepest human ideals. The Press believes that new integral visions and a recovery of enduring values are essential. Literature's articulative, unifying and prophetic powers are more critically important now than ever.

Mundus Artium Press remains dedicated to fostering international literary dialogue and advancing the art of translation, maintaining its position as a vital bridge between cultures and languages in contemporary literature. Today, as in 1967, the Press serves writers and readers who believe that literature transcends borders. Our goal remains the same: to discover and publish the international voices that truly enrich our understanding. In an era of global connection, we strive to embody Professor Schulte's founding vision — one book, one translation, one reader at a time.