Conditions of Entry:

1. The book must be a work of history, biography, politics or poetry, published in English within the current year. (No manuscripts or bound typescripts will be accepted)
2. The book must be submitted by the publisher, NOT the author. Books are not eligible if the author is also the publisher.
3. The author must be living at the time of publication.
4. The publisher must be a well-established imprint, preferably a member of the Publishers Association.
5. All copies of the book submitted to the Administrator and the judges of the Duff Cooper Prize are non returnable.
6. The book should be published in English within the current calendar year, and submitted by early December. Translated works originally written in another language are not eligible.
7. There is no application form. If you wish to submit a book for the Duff Cooper Prize, please send a copy to the Administrator at the address above. The Administrator's decision on wherether or not to accept the book as a contender is final, and will not be discussed.
8. If the book is accepted as a contender for the Prize, please be prepared to send a copy to each of the other four judges.

If you would like to submit a book for the duff cooper prize, please contact info@theduffcooperprize.org