He is best known for four edited academic volumes on popular culture, film, and television.

During this period he edited 33 volumes of Proceedings with the greatest care.

In addition, he has edited several volumes including the following:

His papers appeared in numerous social science journals and edited volumes.

He wrote three books, edited four volumes and authored over one hundred papers.

In all he edited or co-edited 35 annual volumes of the journal.

He has more than 150 publications in international journals, edited volumes and conference proceedings.

In addition to books and edited volumes, Hess has published a number of scholarly research reports.

He edited several volumes of Mendelssohn's letters and also worked as a music critic during this time.

She has since edited four volumes of Sayers's letters and an additional volume.