About Publish or Perish, Inc.
A commitment to quality over compromise. Publish or Perish, Inc.® — known simply as Publish or Perish — is an independent academic publisher built on a single belief: that essential works deserve to be presented in a form as durable and elegant as the knowledge they contain.
For years, our books were produced by a large-scale manufacturer that prioritized volume over value. Quality declined, fulfillment slowed, and we knew a change was essential. So we made a decisive one — bringing production fully in-house and taking complete control of the entire process, so that every book now meets our own exacting standards.
The Tangible Difference of In-House Production
This level of control demands real investment, and it is one we proudly embrace. To ensure our books lie flat, we print on grain-short paper — a choice that makes for a markedly better reading experience. For binding, we use the best method for each title's specific needs, from strong, flexible PUR adhesives to traditional sewn bindings built for maximum durability and longevity. These are the quality decisions that volume-focused manufacturers routinely avoid.
It is the difference between a book treated as just a number and a book crafted by a team that genuinely cares.
Why Buy Direct From Us
When you order directly at mathpop.com, you are choosing the superior experience we built our press to deliver.
- Exceptional service & speed. While marketplaces estimate a week or more for delivery, our in-house team often ships the same day using expedited methods — not the cheapest. You get your books in days, not weeks.
- Guaranteed authenticity. You receive a genuine, first-quality hardcover edition shipped directly from our press — with no risk of the counterfeit or poor-quality copies that defined the old way.
- Quality you can feel. Your book comes straight from the source, reflecting our commitment to better paper, superior binding methods, and meticulous quality control.
- Direct support. Your purchase directly supports our authors and our ongoing mission to invest in quality and rescue important academic works from mass production.
A Home for Authors
Our vision extends to future generations of scholarship. We are actively seeking new authors and important works to add to our catalog, and we offer a partnership built on respect for your work and a shared commitment to producing the best possible edition.
If you are an author looking for a publisher who values quality, we would welcome the conversation. Reach us at contact@mathpop.com, or learn more on our Authors page.
Thank you for supporting independent academic publishing.
