Written by Emily Fradet, Acquisitions Intern, Summer 2021 Having just finished my time as an undergraduate at the University of Florida, I was faced with the daunting question every senior fears: now what? I’ve always had many interests within academia; I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology, a B.A. in Women’s Studies, and a minor … Continue reading Intern Guest Post: Summer at UPF
About the Publisher
Thanks to all of our readers who follow our blog for news about our books and authors! Today we wanted to take some time to introduce the publisher behind the books you read about here. Located in Gainesville, Florida, our staff of 22 oversees all aspects of each book’s life cycle, from acquisitions to editorial, … Continue reading About the Publisher
Meredith Morris-Babb Retires from University Press of Florida
After 24 years with the University Press of Florida (UPF), acquisitions editor and former director Meredith Morris-Babb will retire on October 1, 2020. Beginning her publishing career with William C. Brown Publishing and having also served as acquisitions editor at the University of Tennessee Press, Babb joined UPF in 1996 as editor-in-chief and became director … Continue reading Meredith Morris-Babb Retires from University Press of Florida
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
Books for Black History Month
Browse our selection of books for Black History Month! New books explore topics including portrayals of the healthy black self in early black print culture; how slaves built an ethos of “honest labor” and collective humanism; the ways in which African Americans in postbellum Georgia used militia service to define freedom and citizenship; and the … Continue reading Books for Black History Month
Music Brings Us Together: An Inside Look at Gainesville Rock History
Written by Ale Gasso, metadata manager and sales assistant at the University Press of Florida It was a typical Friday night in downtown Gainesville as I slowly sipped a beer at one of my favorite local spots—Loosey’s Pub. A nice crowd gathered to catch some live music and as I worked at the plugging … Continue reading Music Brings Us Together: An Inside Look at Gainesville Rock History
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
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