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Moche Fineline Painting From San José de Moro

This full color book describes and illustrates more than 200 painted vessels from San Josè de Moro, a community of ancient Peruvian potters of the Moche Civilization who shared a distinctive painting style and left a fascinating record of their achievement.

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For Authors

Publishing with the Cotsen Institute of Archaeology

Dedicated to the timely preparation of reasonably priced volumes that emphasize primary research data and its interpretation, we offer a variety of incentives to authors and volume editors:

  • Technical advancements in our production facilities and close liaison with our authors result in fast turnaround of publications without sacrificing peer review.
  • Experienced editorial staff and concentration on archaeological topics result in top-quality book design at affordable prices.
  • Tailored marketing approaches of direct mail, conference exhibits, reviews in appropriate journals, distribution by David Brown Books through catalog mailings to individuals and booksellers, and efficient order fulfillment result in volume promotion to the segment of the book market important to the author.


    • EDITORIAL FOCUS

    Currently active research foci are:
  • California and the western United States
  • Prehistoric Europe and the Mediterranean
  • Mesoamerica
  • Andean South America


    • Volumes are organized into series that reflect the nature of their contents: Monumenta Archaeologica contain final reports of significant field research, presented in hardcover format. Monographs focus on contributions in field research and analysis. Perspectives in California Archaeology present contributions similar to those appropriate for the Monograph series but specific to prehistoric and historic archaeology of the state. Archaeological Research Tools present useful guides on such topics as illustration, photography, field conservation, and logistics, as well as artifact categories. The Cotsen Advanced Seminars series collect the papers presented at the annual Cotsen Advanced Seminar, which emphasizes multidisciplinary and multi-geographical approaches to topics in archaeological theory and method. Ideas, Debates, and Perspectives offers a forum for addressing theoretical and practical issues of concern to contemporary archaeology.


    How to Submit a Manuscript
    Before submitting a manuscript proposal, please review our current catalog to see whether it fits our list. We encourage all authors to contact us before submitting a manuscript. If you are interested in preparing and submitting a book proposal, we have some information to guide you through the proposal process.


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