About Publish or Perish, Inc.®
The Foundation: A Legacy of Mathematical Rigor
Publish or Perish, Inc.® was founded on the principle of unparalleled academic rigor and clarity. Our story begins with the renowned mathematician Michael Spivak (1940–2020), who established the company to ensure his groundbreaking works—defining classics in mathematical analysis and differential geometry—would be preserved and made available to students and scholars worldwide in the highest quality editions.
Building on a Legacy of Academic Excellence
Today, Publish or Perish is an independent academic publisher dedicated to expanding upon the distinguished legacy Michael Spivak established. Under the direction of Michael Kramer, President, the company is evolving into a full-scope academic publisher while maintaining its foundational commitment to precision and superior production.
We believe that complex ideas deserve the most elegant and rigorous exposition. Our mission is to be the definitive source for foundational and advanced academic literature, actively curating a growing portfolio that serves the global scientific and educational community.
Our Vision: A Future of Rigor and Innovation
We are committed to the future of academic publishing, which includes a continuous drive for improvement in both our offerings and operations. This involves investing in new avenues for scholarly access, such as high-quality digital content, and exploring innovative ways to present challenging material.
We look forward to a future where Publish or Perish publishes thousands of titles from the most brilliant minds across diverse academic disciplines, providing premium, authoritative resources for generations of scholars to come.
As the exclusive rights holder and publisher of all works by Michael Spivak, and the owner of the internationally recognized MathTime® fonts (including Mathtime Pro®), our commitment to intellectual property and the highest standards of production is absolute. We are Publish or Perish—a publisher, first and always.
