On January 1, 2027, the copyright on Brecht’s work will expire, ushering in a new era in Brecht Studies. To mark this watershed in the reception and interpretation of his work, the International Brecht Society will inaugurate a new book series entitled Brecht Studies, to be published by Camden House.

The series will publish innovative research on Brecht, significant monographs on Brecht not yet available in English, and new translations of both canonical and overlooked works by Brecht.

Particular attention will be paid to the use and significance of Brecht’s works and ideas in the Global South, as well as to theoretical frameworks and perspectives such as performance and theater studies, literary and media theory, digital humanities, gender studies, ecocriticism, postcolonial theory, political philosophy, and contemporary Marxist theory.

By offering fresh perspectives, translations, and theoretical frameworks, this series will not only honor Brecht’s legacy but also ensure its continued relevance in contemporary scholarship and artistic practice.

The series editor is Markus Wessendorf, who will be joined on the editorial board by Hunter Bivens, Laura Bradley, Micha Braun, Anthony Squiers, and Noah Willumsen. The series will publish two to three books each year.

Please submit proposals to Markus Wessendorf at wessendo@hawaii.edu. Proposal forms can be downloaded below.