It’s University Press Week! This year’s theme for UP Week is #LookItUP: Knowledge Matters, chosen by the Association of American University Presses (AAUP). We are proud to be a part of the AAUP, an organization of nonprofit publishers whose members strive to advance scholarship through their offerings. Today we’re participating in a blog tour that’s … Continue reading Q&A with Digital Scholarship Librarian Laurie Taylor on New Open Books Series
Our Fall 2017 Catalog is Now Available
Dear Reader, Our Fall/Winter 2017 catalog is now available! Take a look at the exciting books coming soon from UPF. http://issuu.com/upflorida/docs/f17_catalog?e=5528339/49032353 The cover images are from Norman Van Aken's Florida Kitchen, courtesy of Norman Van Aken. Other highlights from the forthcoming season include the adventures of forensic pathologist Philippe Charlier, the "Indiana Jones of … Continue reading Our Fall 2017 Catalog is Now Available
Fall 2017 Internships at the University Press of Florida
We are now accepting applications for our fall 2017 internship program! Are you a student in Gainesville, Florida? Are you interested in learning about book and journal publishing? Apply for a fall internship at the University Press of Florida! We are seeking interns in the following areas: Acquisitions Editorial, Design, and Production Sales … Continue reading Fall 2017 Internships at the University Press of Florida
Our Spring 2017 Catalog is Now Available
Dear Reader, Our Spring/Summer 2017 catalog is now available and we’re excited to present a lineup of great reads coming soon from University Press of Florida. The cover image is from our new book Elvis Ignited: The Rise of an Icon in Florida, coming in March. The image is reprinted by permission of Charles Trainor Jr. Other … Continue reading Our Spring 2017 Catalog is Now Available
Happy New Year from University Press of Florida
Thank you for supporting University Press of Florida over the past year. You’ve helped us continue to publish high-quality books in a variety of subject areas including archaeology, anthropology, history, literature, Latin American studies, science and technology, art, photography, cooking, gardening, and sports. We’d like to show our thanks with a 30% discount on all … Continue reading Happy New Year from University Press of Florida
A Writer’s View: Why I Chose UPF
By Bob H. Lee, author of Backcountry Lawman: True Stories from a Florida Game Warden An old jalopy creaking down a pot-holed dirt road in the dark aptly portrays my journey to find a publisher for my first book. Uncertainty and confusion became the norm until one day I finally succeeded. Here’s my take … Continue reading A Writer’s View: Why I Chose UPF
Welcome to Our Neighborhood: University Press Week 2016
Celebrate with us: it’s University Press Week! Today through Saturday, the fifth annual University Press Week will highlight the work and value of the 140+ members of the Association of American University Presses (AAUP). The University Press of Florida is a proud member of the AAUP, and we are excited to be participating. The theme … Continue reading Welcome to Our Neighborhood: University Press Week 2016
