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
Our Holiday Book Sale is Here!
Curl up with a good book this holiday season! From history to photography, art, cooking, travel, gardening, nature, outdoor recreation, sports, literature, archaeology, and more, we have books for every reader. Visit http://www.upf.com to find the perfect gift for yourself and for all the important people in your life. ALL BOOKS are 20–40% off with … Continue reading Our Holiday Book Sale is Here!
Panhandler Books and University Press of Florida publish second book in partnership
Knives, Forks, Scissors, Flames by Stefan Kiesbye is the second publication from Panhandler Books, a series launched in 2015 by Panhandler Magazine and the Department of English and World Languages at the University of West Florida. Distributed by the University Press of Florida, Panhandler Books publishes poetry, fiction, and nonfiction consistent with Panhandler’s mission to champion underrepresented literary genres. … Continue reading Panhandler Books and University Press of Florida publish second book in partnership
The Year in Review: 2015–2016
As we finish up a year of book publishing here at the University Press of Florida, we’re taking some time to look back at what we’ve published, who our readers—you!—are, and the many ways our books have made a splash in the news. We thought you might like to see what we’ve been up to … Continue reading The Year in Review: 2015–2016
