Italian film director Dario Argento is best known for his work in the style of giallo, the crime/thriller mixture that influenced the slasher genre. Argento has gained acclaim from horror […]
Annette Insdorf asks Philip Kaufman about ‘The Right Stuff’
On October 9th, 2013 the Motion Picture Association of America celebrated the 30th Anniversary of Philip Kaufman’s film The Right Stuff in Washington, D.C. The MPAA hosted an event that […]
Chuck Haddix: the young Bird took flight in Kansas City
Charlie Parker’s emergence on the New York City jazz scene in 1942 changed the trajectory of jazz forever. Chuck Haddix, author of Bird: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker, […]
Happy birthday, Charles Ives
American Modernist composer Charles Ives was born on October 20, 1874. In his book Charles Ives in the Mirror: American Histories of an Iconic Composer, David C. Paul charts the changes […]
Bird the book and Bird the man celebrated with all-star jam
On October 2nd, 2013, jazz historian, radio show host and UIP author Chuck Haddix kicked off the release of his book Bird: The Life and Music of Charlie Parker in style at […]
Hear Our Truths: the music video
To promote Ruth Nicole Brown’s forthcoming book Hear Our Truths: The Creative Potential of Black Girlhood, the UIP staff decided to get creative ourselves. The result is our first-ever self produced […]
Bill Beckett named ‘MVP’
One of our most dedicated colleagues at the Press was recognized with a University-wide honor this month. Custodial worker Bill Beckett was named the The Most “Valued” Person (MVP) by University of Illinois Facilities […]
ASCAP honors ‘Beautiful Music’
Congratulations to author Stephen Wade, who has gained another award for The Beautiful Music All Around Us: Field Recordings and the American Experience. The book was recently honored with a Deems Taylor […]
New books debut at ASALH
Illinois Press staff and authors had a great time at the 98th Annual Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Convention held from October 2-6, 2013 […]
Huffington Post and The Rumpus examine Denise Levertov
Nearly sixteen years past her death, poet Denise Levertov’s work and life continue to fascinate. Dana Greene’s biography of the poet, Denise Levertov: A Poet’s Life has gained new acclaim with […]
Philp Kaufman author Annette Insdorf talks The Right Stuff and more
Annette Insdorf, author of the Contemporary Film Directors series book Philip Kaufman will conduct a Q&A with the filmmaker at the 30th Anniversary celebration and screening of The Right Stuff hosted […]
Vernacular music and learning with Christopher Smith
Christopher Smith, author of The Creolization of American Culture gave a TED talk at Lubbock called “The Homeland of the Mind,” focusing on how people learn. Smith is an associate […]