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Word of South Festival 2017

We recently traveled to Tallahassee, Florida to attend the annual Word of South Festival! We had a great time exhibiting our wide range of books in literature, history, art, gardening, outdoor activities, cooking, and much more at the weekend-long fair. Some of our authors who have won Florida Book Awards were featured speakers at the festival, including Gary Monroe, author of E. G. … Continue reading Word of South Festival 2017

University Press of Florida New to Paperback

Who Said It? Famous Words by Key West Greats

Did you know that many great American writers and artists called Key West home? These #KeyWestGreats are featured in Mile Marker Zero: The Moveable Feast of Key West by William McKeen, now in paperback. From Ernest Hemingway to Tennessee Williams to Jimmy Buffett, Mile Marker Zero tells the story of how a league of creative … Continue reading Who Said It? Famous Words by Key West Greats

University Press of Florida New to Paperback, Publication Announcement

Now in Paperback: Mile Marker Zero

Winner of the Florida Book Award, Gold Medal for Nonfiction "A tall but telescopic-sight-true tale of Hunter Thompson, Jimmy Buffett, Tom McGuane, and a large cavorting cast running around with sand in their shoes at 'ground zero for lust and greed and most of the other deadly sins': Key West."--Tom Wolfe "An engrossing tell-all in … Continue reading Now in Paperback: Mile Marker Zero

University Press of Florida Review Roundup

2013 Review Recap: Celebrating a Great Year with Outstanding Books

From Miami to Chile to the moon, the authors of these 2013 UPF books have traveled far and their books showcase a wealth of histories and experiences. Throughout the last twelve months, these books have set out on journeys of their own to reach readers across the world. Take a look at where they’ve been over … Continue reading 2013 Review Recap: Celebrating a Great Year with Outstanding Books