University of Illinois Press Director Willis Regier recounts his search for the best translation of an Aesop fable in the February 15th issue of The Chronicle of Higher Education. […]
Just Landed: “The Revival of Labor Liberalism,” “Pulling the Right Threads,” and “Feeling Modern”
Three new books recently landed on my desk: The Revival of Labor Liberalism by Andrew Battista (March 10, 2008) Pulling the Right Threads: The Ethnographic Life and Legacy of Jane […]
Roni Stoneman’s pop inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
On February 12th, Ernest “Pop” Stoneman, father of University of Illinois Press author Roni Stoneman, was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. CMT.com reports, “Stoneman blazed the trail for […]
This week in history, Nebraska style
One of these weeks I am going to come up with a This Week in History post that will include links to a bunch of University of Illinois Press books, […]
At last, relief.
“Michael, UPS finally delivered it! Thank you.” […]
Thanks for your comments!
Here are the best of the blog comments currently waiting to be moderated by the blog administrator: basis writes that I have a “Very interesting post. A little bit confusing, […]
The three hour publicity meeting?
I have visited the NYRB but never met with Mr. Silvers. (Thanks to AAUP, which thanks Gary Kramer.) […]
Just Landed: “Labor’s Cold War” and “The Great Strikes of 1877”
Two new books in our Working Class in American History series just landed on my desk: –Labor’s Cold War: Local Politics in a Global Context edited by Shelton Stromquist (March 3, […]
Slim Windows goes on a blind date
Slim Windows goes on a Blind Date. “I’m reading it slowly because it seems to be a book which was written for me. I want to savour every moment of it.” […]
Hats on to the New York Giants
During every trip that I make for the Press, I buy my oldest son a hat representing one of the local sports teams. After a quick fitting, the hats typically reside in a line at […]
Just Landed: “Building the Body Politic” and “A Picture and a Criticism of Life”
Two new books just landed on my desk: Building the Body Politic: Power and Urban Space in Washington, D.C. by Margaret E. Farrar (March 3, 2008) A Picture and a […]
I TRIED to rush you that book that you requested
Hi, This may go down in the “dog ate my homework” annals but the following is true: -The first package that I shipped to you 2nd day air was returned […]