“Wind-bent palm trees, sand, surf, billowing clouds and vivid sunsets were the essentials of Florida landscape painting that emerged following World War II. Occasionally moss-draped cypress trees in the still water of a marsh presented a more contemplative view, while a royal Poinciana in full, flaming red bloom or a storm-tossed shore provided dramatic relief. … Continue reading Spotlight on the Highwaymen Painters
E. G. Barnhill
“These dramatic hand-painted photographs capture old Florida with color and light.”—Lu Vickers, coauthor of Remembering Paradise Park “A visual feast. Like the Highwaymen, Barnhill created his own version of the landscape, based on the real environment yet in a fantastic otherworldly palette.”—Rick Kilby, author of Finding the Fountain of Youth: Ponce de León and Florida's Magical … Continue reading E. G. Barnhill
October Review Roundup
Read highlights from some of the best reviews we received in October! Our newly published book George Merrick, Son of the South Wind: Visionary Creator of Coral Gables by Arva Moore Parks received a delightful review from the Miami Herald this month. The reviewer called the book "a sweeping account of how one man came to symbolize the optimism of his time … Continue reading October Review Roundup
George Merrick, Son of the South Wind
“The reader is left breathless by the whirlwind achievements of master suburban planner and visionary George Merrick, so excellently written and documented. George Merrick, Son of the South Wind takes us on Merrick’s journey through pastoral grapefruit groves to a meticulous and innovative Coral Gables and its melancholy conclusion.”—Howard Kleinberg, former editor of the Miami … Continue reading George Merrick, Son of the South Wind
New Paperback Release: Wildman of Rhythm
Wildman of Rhythm: The Life and Music of Benny Moré Winner, Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award for Excellence “Wildman of Rhythm [is] the singer’s first English-language biography that finally exposes . . . this corner of the Earth to the genius that was Benny Moré.”—LA Weekly “Captures the singer’s flamboyant manner, sense of humor … Continue reading New Paperback Release: Wildman of Rhythm
Tokaido Texts and Tales
"These innovative prints have been considered one of the most seminal series from the era. Tokaido Texts and Tales investigates the sources of the legends, folklore, and fictional stories told in these prints, and persuasively foregrounds the creativity of the printmakers."--Natsu Oyobe, associate curator of Asian art, University of Michigan Museum of Art "A wonderful addition … Continue reading Tokaido Texts and Tales
Thatched Roofs and Open Sides
“Takes us on a journey to the heart and soul of Seminole life—the chickee. Dilley ably navigates archaeology, architecture, and oral history to tell the story of the Seminole house, from its origins, through its persistence in the face of modernization, and ending with a glimpse into the future.”—Ryan Wheeler, director, Robert S. Peabody Museum … Continue reading Thatched Roofs and Open Sides
Embracing Cuba
Stunning photographs from the once-forbidden island A photographer intrigued by tales of his parents’ long-ago journey to pre-revolutionary Cuba is the author behind our new photography book: Embracing Cuba. “Motley’s images of Cuba’s people, arts, design, and public life are remarkable.”—Ellen M. Harrington, Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences “One can immediately look at Motley’s … Continue reading Embracing Cuba
UPF Announces Distribution Partnership with UF’s University Galleries
For immediate release April 8, 2015 University Press of Florida Announces Distribution Partnership with UF’s University Galleries Gainesville, Fla.—University Press of Florida has entered into a partnership with the University Galleries at the University of Florida. UPF will be the official distributor for various University Galleries’ publications, including many of their exhibition catalogs. The first six … Continue reading UPF Announces Distribution Partnership with UF’s University Galleries
Modern Arab Art
NOW IN PAPERBACK! "An in-depth look at the difference between 'Islamic art' and 'Arab art' and well as the inherent similarities. The book offers further examinations into Arab creativity, modernity and tradition, Arab Cultures, nationalism, the influence of Western art, globalization, and Orientalism, among other topics. This book should help encourage further investigations of this … Continue reading Modern Arab Art
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