The University of Illinois Press turns 100 in 2018! Our entire staff is involved with planning multiple, varied events to celebrate our centennial. These will include panel discussions, workshops, exhibits, […]
The University of Illinois Press will be closed for the holidays 12/23/2017-1/1/2018. We will resume normal business hours on 1/2/2018. You can still visit our website at https://www.press.uillinois.edu/. Happy Holidays! […]
In 2018, the University of Illinois Press will celebrate its 100th anniversary with numerous events across Illinois. A founding member (1937) of the Association of American University Presses, University of […]
Every December since 2007 we have posted an annual list of our pop culture favorites. The University of Illinois Press Best of 2017 edition is in alphabetical order by staff […]
We are pleased to announce that Radical Aesthetics and Modern Black Nationalism by GerShun Avilez has won the William Sanders Scarborough Prize from the Modern Language Association (MLA). The […]
In December 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Jane Addams Day (December 10) celebrates that achievement and provides an opportunity to once […]
As part of our Fall 2017 season, Illinois is publishing three groundbreaking books that interrogate the influence of the black press and the barons, editors, and journalists behind it. These […]
Everyone knows that books make the best gifts. Especially for yourself! Stock up on these books for all your gift giving needs this holiday season. Now through December 1, 2017, use […]
The holidays are once again upon us, and it’s time to stock up on gifts for the book lover in your life. Especially if that’s you! November 22, 2017-December 1, […]
The Chicago Black Renaissance was a time of growth and innovation for Chicago’s Black artistic community. During the early to mid 20th century, Chicago was the place where poets and musicians […]
Headed to NWSA this week? So are we! Here are five things you need know: UIP is having a reception to celebrate our new series: Transformations: Womanist, Feminist, and Indigenous […]
We are proud to announce the launch of Transformations, a new series at UIP dedicated to innovative visions of scholarship in womanism, feminism, and indigeneity. Series editor AnaLouise Keating, a […]