Afterimage The Journal of Media Arts and Cultural Criticism A project of University of California Press (see other related projects). About Founded and launched in 1972 by photographer and curator Nathan Lyons, Afterimage: The Journal of Media Arts and Cultural Criticism has served as an important voice in the media arts. The journal features unique, high-quality coverage of digital media, film, games, photography, television, video, and visual arts, as well as addresses important issues and debates within art history, media studies, visual and cultural studies, and related fields. In addition to in-depth feature articles, the journal publishes book and exhibition reviews as well as conference and festival reports. Peer Review: This publication uses peer review for some or all submissions. Check for details. Want more insight into the editors' preferences? Read our interview with the editor(s). Country of Publication & Year Established United States Established in 1972 Publication Medium & Frequency Electronic Publication Electronic PublicationPublished 4 x per year AI Policy Unknown AI policy Expand section Fiction Closed Collapse section Nonfiction Open Audience:Open to a broad Audience.Lengths: Review: 800 - 1,500 words. Article: 6,000 - 10,000 words. Essay: 1,500 - 3,000 words.Styles:Academic, Critical.Topics: Film/Television: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism. History: Art history. Society/Culture: General, See guidelines. Visual Arts: General, Theory/Analysis/Criticism.Payment:No monetary payment No monetary payment.Submissions:Method: Email. Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.Simultaneous submissions: Unknown.Media: Text. Expand section Poetry Closed Expand section Visual Art Closed Always check guidelines for details and restrictions. If you aren't familiar with these terms, see our glossary. Go to publication's website Report: Submission/Response Correction/Update New Cover ArtSocial:Bluesky @ucpress.bsky.socialFacebook FacebookInstagram @uc_pressLinkedIn LinkedIn Support this Publisher: Buy Book(s) Subscribe For the Editor(s): Request Interview Duosuma Submission Manager Link to Duotrope Afterimage Submission Statistics The statistics in this section are compiled from submission reports sent to us through our submission tracker. They are not provided by the publication's editors/staff or by Duotrope's admins. Information in this section is updated a few times per day. Learn more about the statistics. We have not received any submission reports for this listing in the past 12 months. Your Submissions This section is available to subscribers only. Join today! Related Projects19th Century MusicAztlánClassical AntiquityFilm QuarterlyGastronomicaThe Journal of Japanese StudiesThe Journal of Musicology DNQMexican Studies/Estudios Mexicanos DNQNineteenth-Century LiteratureUniversity of California Press Before SubmittingWe cannot guarantee that the information on this page is correct. It is not unusual for publications to evolve or close without notice. We do our best to keep up, but it isn't always possible. Duotrope listings do not imply endorsement or recommendation of the project being listed. Before submitting, you should use your own judgment to determine whether the project meets your standards.Always read the full guidelines provided by the publisher.Try to read at least one previous publication to get a better idea of what the editor would like to see.Unless the publisher's guidelines state otherwise, always use industry standard manuscript formatting.Be professional, patient, and persistent. DatesLast Updated: 09 Jul 2026For scholarly publications, we check their guidelines for changes twice a year, and we audit the listing once a year. Cookie Consent: This site uses secure first-party cookies for essential, preference-setting, and statistical purposes. We do not use any marketing, advertising, or third-party cookies. Read our full cookie policy. Accept All Cookies Allow Essential Cookies Only