From its inception, the James Tait Black prize was organised without overt publicity. There was a lack of press and publisher attention, initially at least, because Edinburgh was … 展开

• James Tait Black Prizes homepage, University of Edinburgh
• James Tait Black Memorial Prize winners at Faded Page
• Windows Media Video report of the 2007 James Tait Black Prize ceremony 展开

The winners are chosen by the Professor of English Literature at the university, who is assisted by postgraduate students in the shortlisting phase, a … 展开

In 2012, a special prize was given called the 'Best of the James Tait Black' (in addition to the normal prize for that year). The award celebrated the … 展开