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About Dessy Vassileva
Dessy Vassileva brings a 360º multidisciplinary approach to her work at Vernon Press, an independent publisher of bilingual scholarly books. With degrees in Hispanic Philology, English Studies and Communication, and Marketing, Design, and Advertising, Dessy's diverse educational background equips her with a unique perspective on marketing and design in publishing. Originally from Bulgaria and now living in Spain for over a decade, Dessy's journey reflects her quest for happiness and fulfillment through a blend of her passions. Her work at Vernon Press allows her to have a 360º vision of projects, from inception to completion, and ensures that their projects resonate with audiences, embodying the beauty and complexity of our publications. Now she has embarked on a new mission to spread the word about the books they publish at Vernon Press and what they offer to the academic community.NBN Episodes hosted by Dessy:
July 21, 2026
False Idols
False Idols: How Diversion is Destroying Democracy (Vernon Press, 2024) examines how modern forms of diversion shape civic life and weaken democratic …
September 16, 2024
Star Trek
In this special Star Trek Day episode on the New Books Network, hosted by Dessy Vassileva from Vernon Press, we celebrate over 55 years of Star Trek w…
July 16, 2024
The Theatre of Twenty-First Century Spain
The interview featured an in-depth dialogue about The Theatre of Twenty-First Century Spain (Vernon Press, 2022), a bilingual collection that examines…
May 11, 2024
The End of the Western Civilization?
Today I talked to Hippokratis Kiaris about his book The End of the Western Civilization?: The Intellectual Journey of Humanity to Adulthood (Vernon Pr…
April 23, 2024
Christian Shakespeare
The enigma of William Shakespeare's religious beliefs has long tantalized scholars and enthusiasts alike. Vernon Press's latest publication, Christian…