UPF is on YouTube! Here's our channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/UnivPressofFlorida Visit now to watch videos from the La Florida Symposium, a Quincentennial event featuring distinguished speakers such as Dr. Michael Gannon, on Florida culture and history. You also won't want to miss the lovely video of author Carolyn Merritt's launch party for Tango Nuevo (hint: there's dancing)!
UPF Names Assistant Editor-in-Chief
6/19/13 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University Press of Florida Names Assistant Editor-in-Chief Gainesville, FL—University Press of Florida (UPF), official publisher of the State University System, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sian Hunter to Assistant Editor-in-Chief. In her new role, Hunter will lead UPF’s expansion into the gift book market by acquiring titles for its … Continue reading UPF Names Assistant Editor-in-Chief
University Press of Florida Acquires Seaside Publishing
3/13/2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University Press of Florida Acquires Seaside Publishing Gainesville, FL and St. Petersburg, FL—Continuing its strategic focus on publishing books with regional importance and global significance, University Press of Florida (UPF) has acquired Seaside Publishing. Capitalizing on the momentum of its recent postcards collection as well as existing cookbooks, art, and photography … Continue reading University Press of Florida Acquires Seaside Publishing
Why University Presses Matter: Hands-on Education
In addition to supporting the educational missions of our respective universities, presses like ours offer a valuable pre-professional experience to students hoping to enter the publishing industry. Beyond exposing them to a rich world of research, literature, and ideas, internships and work-study arrangements at university presses are mutually beneficial, hands-on learning experiences. As you'll see … Continue reading Why University Presses Matter: Hands-on Education
University Press Week Nov. 11 – 17
The University Press of Florida is pleased to be participating in the Association of American University Presses' (AAUP) first annual University Press Week, highlighting "the extraordinary work of university presses and their many contributions to culture, the academy, and society." As part of these celebrations, The Florida Bookshelf is included in a blog tour hosted … Continue reading University Press Week Nov. 11 – 17
Name Tags: Introductions & Some News
Rounding out my first month as marketing manager at the University Press of Florida (UPF), I'm making my debut post to let you know that our blog has a new name: The Florida Bookshelf. And because many of you might not know my name yet. Hi, I'm Teal. My first month in Gainesville has been … Continue reading Name Tags: Introductions & Some News
New Hires at UPF
October 1, 2012 For Immediate Release New Hires at University Press of Florida Gainesville, Fla.—In the wake of recent changes to its staffing and reporting structure, University Press of Florida (UPF) hires a new Senior Acquisitions Editor, Sian Hunter. Hunter, formerly editor-at-large for UPF, will continue to acquire monographs and edited collections in history, as … Continue reading New Hires at UPF
Thanks for the naked painted people
By Amy Harris, Advertising and Direct Mail Manager The University Press of Florida’s Spring 2012 catalog is out and it’s receiving rave reviews—thanks, in part, to freelance designer Louise OFarrell’s fabulously edgy cover, featuring images drawn from Robert Kerstein's forthcoming book, Key West on the Edge: Inventing the Conch Republic. With a back cover by … Continue reading Thanks for the naked painted people
UPF By the Numbers
People often wonder what we do here at the University Press of Florida. Here's a little numerical insight: Estimated hours lost to work-related travel: 288 (an average of one 3-day trip per month) Estimated hours spent in meetings each year: 194 (a conservative estimate) Estimated hours spent preparing for meetings: 48 (also a conservative estimate) … Continue reading UPF By the Numbers
On Legoland and Central Florida
Check out this great personal essay on LegoLand, central florida, publishing internships, and the life of a few rowdy books. http://offthedustjacket.tumblr.com/post/11851261032/le A weekend ago, in a rare show of college-aged filial piety, I went home to visit my parents. Now, besides commiserating with my mom and step-dad, who had both caught some kind of cold … Continue reading On Legoland and Central Florida
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