Category Archives: press events

March 18, 2013

The University of Illinois Press hosts AAUP Book, Jacket, and Journal Show

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The University of Illinois Press hosts the annual Book, Jacket and Journal Show, April 1-12, 2013.  Sponsored by the Association of American University Presses, nearly 100 books and jackets—the best of university press publishing—are on display for public viewing during … Continue reading →

November 12, 2012

It is University Press Week!

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As a founding member, we are proud to celebrate 75 years of the American Association of University Presses and the contributions University Presses make to culture, academia, and an informed society with the first annual University Press Week (November 11-17, 2012). … Continue reading →

September 25, 2012

Join us at ASALH and IBMA for booksignings and more

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It will be a be a busy week for University of Illinois Press staff and authors. We will be at the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) meeting from September 26-30, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We … Continue reading →

December 15, 2009

UIP First Annual Cookie Swap

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I attended my first cookie exchange at a friend’s house just a few years ago.  It was a modest affair–half a dozen of us getting together for snacks and drinks, bringing home a nice variety of wonderful cookies, yet only … Continue reading →

September 14, 2009

University Press Book, Jacket, & Journal Show

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The University of Illinois Press is hosting the 2009 Book, Jacket, & Journal Show of the Association of American University Presses between Monday, September 21, and Friday, October 2.  50 books and 35 jackets, chosen for their excellence in design, will be on display 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., … Continue reading →

June 12, 2009

Printers Row redux

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A week ago today we headed north for the Printers Row Lit Fest in Chicago. 2009 turned out to be our most successful show to date, with twelve authors on panels, many more who stopped by to say hello, decent … Continue reading →

June 1, 2009

Meet us in Chicago for Printers Row Lit Fest

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        This weekend we’ll be selling books and featuring a dozen or so of our authors at the Chicago Tribune Printers Row Lit Fest–billed as the Midwest’s Largest Literary Event. Come and see us at the University of Illinois … Continue reading →

October 1, 2008

CBGB (Carol Betts, Goodbye)

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From guest blogger Mary Giles. Carol Bolton Betts retired on Tuesday. As good copy editors do, she knew what to look for in a manuscript, saw things that most do not, and excelled in the collaborative process of making a … Continue reading →

September 25, 2008

Celebrating Ninety Years

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If I say it was a night to remember, will you forgive me the cliche? Last evening more than 120 guests gathered at the President’s House in Urbana to celebrate ninety years of publishing by the University of Illinois Press. As President … Continue reading →

September 19, 2008

A few views from the UIC reception, September 17, 2008

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Kris & Kendra descend the stairs.                  UIC staff distribute anniversary bags.                 Attendees listen to Professor Eric Arnesen’s presentation.              … Continue reading →