Urban Press Limited was established in 2026 and is based in Hong Kong. We are dedicated to the publication and distribution of books and academic journals. With a core positioning of “City × Knowledge × Future,” our scope covers the humanities and social sciences, urban studies, architecture and design, cultural criticism, and interdisciplinary scholarly monographs, alongside internationally peer-reviewed Open Access journals.
We believe publishing is more than the transmission of print and digital content—it is a medium for dialogue between knowledge and the city. Urban Press aspires to be a platform connecting scholars, authors, and readers, where rigorous thinking meets public reading in an urban context.
Publishing Scope
- Humanities & Social Sciences (philosophy, sociology, anthropology, history)
- Urban Studies & Architectural Design
- Cultural Criticism & Creative Writing
- Academic Journals (peer-reviewed, Open Access)
- Hong Kong, Macao & Chinese-language Original Literature
Publications
Book Series
- Urban Thought Series
- Urban Design & Practice Series
- Hong Kong–Macao Culture in Context
Journals (on OJS platform)
- Journal of Urban Inquiries (flagship academic journal, OA)
- Special Issues — calls for papers forthcoming
What We Do
- Urban Press — Where Knowledge Grows in the City.
