UF and UPF launch digital book series to tell UF’s best research stories

UF and UPF launch digital book series to tell UF’s best research stories For immediate release April 15, 2015 Gainesville, Fla.—Tomatoes, viruses and voting. The common theme? They’re all subjects of a series of digital books University Press of Florida and the University of Florida are launching today to tell the most compelling stories behind … Continue reading UF and UPF launch digital book series to tell UF’s best research stories

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

New novel launches partnership between Panhandler Books and University Press of Florida

Jason Ockert, author of multiple short story collections, releases his debut novel Wasp Box this February.  The novel is the first publication from Panhandler Books, a new series launched this spring 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 … Continue reading New novel launches partnership between Panhandler Books and University Press of Florida

UPF’s Semiannual Rumpus a.k.a. Seasonal Sales Kits

It’s that time of year again, when we here at the University Press of Florida partake in the semiannual merry-go-round that is the assembly of our seasonal sales kits. This time around we had all hands on deck as the entire marketing department came together to pull, sort, and stuff papers into what seem like … Continue reading UPF’s Semiannual Rumpus a.k.a. Seasonal Sales Kits

Bob Kealing’s Tupperware Unsealed Acquired by Sony Pictures

Congratulations to Bob Kealing, author of Tupperware Unsealed: Brownie Wise, Earl Tupper, and the Home Party Pioneers. According to the Hollywood Reporter late Friday evening, Sony Pictures outbid Warner Bros. and Paramount to acquire the rights to Kealing’s book. The movie will be directed by Tate Taylor (The Help) and will star Sandra Bullock in … Continue reading Bob Kealing’s Tupperware Unsealed Acquired by Sony Pictures

The Fall/Winter 2014 catalog is now available

Our Fall/Winter 2014 catalog is now available and we have some spectacular (and delicious!) books for the season. The chameleon on the cover is from Mac Stone's Everglades, an awe-inspiring collection of photographs showcasing the River of Grass. Other notable titles include The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook; a guide to craft beer in the Sunshine State; … Continue reading The Fall/Winter 2014 catalog is now available

Promotions & Staff Additions to UPF’s Acquisitions Team

University Press of Florida Announces Acquisitions Staffing Changes Gainesville, FL—Exciting changes have been afoot in the acquisitions department at University Press of Florida (UFP). We are incredibly pleased to announce the promotion of Erika Stevens and Shannon McCarthy as well as the addition of new staff members Stephanye Hunter and Alexa Zelinsky. “The enthusiasm and … Continue reading Promotions & Staff Additions to UPF’s Acquisitions Team

On Valentine’s Day, Our Marketing Department Shows the Love for UPF Books

And now, it’s time for some silliness. For Valentine’s Day 2014, we’re introducing what could possibly be the world’s FIRST EVER book acrostic love poems. What, you ask, is a book acrostic love poem? Rule 1: It must be written with (and only with) the first words of book titles. Rule 2: It must be a … Continue reading On Valentine’s Day, Our Marketing Department Shows the Love for UPF Books