A publication honoring an individual with a series of scholarly essays.
A memorial or complimentary volume issued in honor of a scholar. The theme is usually the subject area in which the individual distinguished himself or herself, and the essays are often written by former students, colleagues or admirers. A festschrift may also honor an institution or society, usually on a significant anniversary.
a book published in honor of a renowned academician by his/her former students and close colleagues, meaning something like celebratory publication in German
a collection of scholarly essays written in honor of a well known person or institution
a memorial volume, made up of articles contributed by pupils or associates and friends of a scientist or leader, published usually to honor some special occasion, such as a birthday or other anniversary
a collection of articles by scholars published on a special occasion, or in someone's honor
A collection of essays or articles published in honor of a particular event or occasion, such as the birthday or retirement of a respected scholar.
a complimentary or memorial publication in the form of a collection of essays, addresses, or biographical, bibliographical, scientific, or other contributions, often embodying the results of research, issued in honor of a person, an institution, or a society, usually on the occasion of an anniversary celebration. (ALA)
A collection of essay s written in honor of a distinguished scholar and presented to him or her to mark some special occasion. Examples of festschriften are Worlds of Jewish Prayer: A Festschrift in Honour of Rabbi Zalman M. Schachter-Shalomi and The Organist as Scholar: Essays in Memory of Russell Saunders.
In academia, a Festschrift (; plural, Festschriften, ) is a book honouring a respected academic. The term, borrowed from German, could be translated as celebration publication.