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Est. 1945. Florida's flagship university press.
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- February is Black History Month! We encourage you to explore our titles in African American and Black Diaspora studies. Order with code 31NEW26 for 30% off through February 28. Browse books here: floridapress.org/category/FLP...
- Through archaeological sites and materials that document pivotal moments as well as lesser-known parts of the state’s history, THE HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF MASSACHUSETTS by Joseph Bagley and Holly Herbster chronicles the diverse story of the commonwealth from the seventeenth century to today.
- IMAGINING A NEW NATURAL HISTORY, edited by Nicolás Campisi and Lucas Mertehikian, offers a fresh perspective on the Latin American Climate crisis and shows how writers, artists, and curators are rethinking approaches to the discipline that cast humans and nature as separate entities. #UFPress
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- We are very pleased to introduce our Spring & Summer 2026 season! Visit floridapress.org/spring2026 to browse our new books publishing in March through August 2026. 📷 The catalog cover photo is by Gage Daniel J. LaPierre, from THE FLORIDA MEADOW MANUAL.
- THE CUBAN REVOLUTION AND THE NEW LEFT, edited by Michelle Chase and Isabella Cosse, offers new insights into Cuba’s global influence by shifting the focus to show how everyday lives, family dynamics, and notions of gender and sexuality have impacted revolutionary transformation. #UFPress
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- PLANTS AND ANIMALS IN LATIN AMERICAN CULTURAL PRODUCTION, edited by Cristina E. Pardo Porto and Oscar A. Pérez, explores the relationships between plants, animals, and humans across various countries and historical periods and through a wide range of cultural production. #UFPress
- Now in paperback: DREAMS AND NIGHTMARES is a concise dual biography that looks at the lives of Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X, two icons of of the #CivilRightsMovement, illuminating their goals, visions, and legacies. #MLKDay Learn more: floridapress.org/978081308123...
- THE HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF MICHIGAN by Dean L. Anderson, Michael S. Nassaney, and Krysta Ryzewski explores the historical archaeology of the past four hundred years in Michigan, illustrating the state’s history through themes such as immigration, capitalism, and civil rights.
- UN-AMERICANISM by George Lewis offers a long history of the term “un-American,” from Jefferson’s vision of the early Republic to the present, tracing what the term has meant to whom through close looks at the most prominent contests for control of its definition and deployment.
- If you're in the Gainesville area, don't miss Julie Marie Wade, author of OTHER PEOPLE'S MOTHERS, at The Lynx Books this Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:00pm! Julie Marie Wade will be in conversation with our own Carlynn Crosby, @floridapress.bsky.social acquiring editor. Click the link below to register.
- RADA PHOTOGRAPHY is the first critical biography of the life and work of Annette and Rudi Rada, two photographers who captured the rise of Tropical Modern architecture in South Florida and the Caribbean during the mid-twentieth century.
- To our readers: Thank you for your support in 2025, our 80th anniversary year. Your readership helps us in our mission as a not-for-profit scholarly publisher. As we begin 2026, take advantage of our New Year Sale for 30% off all our books through 2/28. Order at floridapress.org with code 31NEW26.
- If you’re attending the American Historical Association's (@historians.org) annual meeting in Chicago, please stop by our booth to browse our recent and bestselling titles in history, and take advantage of our conference sale online at floridapress.org/31AHA26.
- We are attending the 2026 Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology in Detroit, MI. If you're attending the conference, please stop by our booth. We are especially pleased to announce that our author, Michael Nassaney, has received an SHA Award of Merit at this year's conference.
- CONTESTING THE CLIMATE UNTHINKABLE, edited by Azucena Castro, Gianfranco Selgas, and Ken Benson, examines Latin American cultural works that rethink environmental change and natural catastrophes. #UFPress
- COLLABORATIVE AND COMMUNITY-ENGAGED ARCHAEOLOGY, edited by Carolyn D. Dillian, Katie Stringer Clary, and Charles A. Bello, features detailed case studies that emphasize partnerships with local and descendant communities to foster ethical, inclusive research practices.
- If you're attending the Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology in Detroit, MI, please stop by our booth for a special meet and greet with Dean L. Anderson, Michael S. Nassaney, and Krysta Ryzewski, authors of THE HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY OF MICHIGAN, on January 8 from 4:30pm to 5:30pm!
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- Happy holidays from all of us at University Press of Florida and UF Press! To the readers, authors, scholars, and partners that support the work we do: Thank you for being part of our community. Our offices are closed Dec 24-Jan 2. Have a restful holiday season and we’ll see you in the new year.
- We are thrilled to announce that ON A RISING SWELL by Dan Reiter was included in two of Kirkus's end-of-year lists: Best Indie Books of the Year 2025 and Best Indie Books About America 2025! Click here to read more: www.kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2025...
- THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF SEAFARING IN SMALL-SCALE SOCIETIES, edited by Alberto García-Piquer, Mikael Fauvelle, and Colin Grier, explores the development of seafaring technology and examines how watercraft have served as groundbreaking innovations throughout human history.
- Read our December e-newsletter to learn more about our new website and holiday deals, and see our photos from the Miami Book Fair! Read it here: conta.cc/4qaBGef Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters here: floridapress.org/subscribe
- A guide for today’s classrooms, TEACHING JAMES JOYCE IN THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY, edited by Barry Devine and Ellen Scheible, explores innovative pedagogical approaches to the writer’s works, helping both new and experienced teachers of Joyce make his texts understandable, relatable, and even fun.
- Reposted by University Press of FloridaStuff those stockings with ideas. 🎁✨ Our latest roundup features new books by Graduate Center authors — perfect for the thinkers, readers, and revolutionaries on your list www.gc.cuny.edu/news/brighte...
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- Doing some shopping this week? Don't forget to add university press books to your list! Check out our holiday catalog for our newest giftable books and holiday bestsellers: bit.ly/HolidayBookSale25 Browse all books on our website: floridapress.org Get 40% off with code 31HOL25. #ReadUP
- An important resource for anyone involved in managing waterfront property, LIVING SHORELINES FOR FLORIDA by Savanna Barry, Vincent Encomio, Marjorie Shropshire, and Ginny Stibolt, explains how to implement ecologically-informed shoreline protection in the state. #UFPress
- November is Native American Heritage Month. If you're interested in learning more about the traditions and histories of Native American communities, we invite you to explore our recommended reading list: floridapress.org/native-ameri... Use code 31NATIVE25 for discount prices through November 30.
- Our November e-newsletter features our holiday sale, books for Native American Heritage Month, upcoming author panels at the Miami Book, and much more. Read it here: conta.cc/4og8Gk8 Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters here: floridapress.org/subscribe
- We are at the Miami Book Fair! If you're in Miami, please visit our booth Friday, Saturday or Sunday to check out new books such as MIAMI'S ART BOOM by Elisa Turner, OTHER PEOPLE'S MOTHERS by Julie Maire Wade, JUST FREEDOM by Daniel Rivero, A TOWN WITHOUT PITY by Jason Vuic, and many more.
- We are attending the American Anthropological Association annual meeting in New Orleans! If you're attending, please stop by our booth where you can check out our recent and bestselling titles in anthropology and archaeology. Take advantage of our conference sale online at floridapress.org/31aaa25.
- We're delighted to announce the launch of our redesigned website at floridapress.org. Visit us to check out our new look, learn more about our publishing program, and browse our books. We hope you enjoy exploring our new online home!
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- Today’s #UPWeek blog tour theme asks us to explore WHERE AUPresses members (@aupresses.bsky.social) work with our networks to advance knowledge. We’re highlighting how we #TeamUP with Florida’s independent bookstores and their communities.
- In THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF AMERICAN PROTESTS, authors April M. Beisaw and Dania Jordan-Talley use historical and contemporary archaeology to explore the past 400 years of American protest history, connecting today’s protest movements to those that came long before.
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- We are attending the Southern Historical Association's annual meeting in St. Pete Beach, FL! If you're attending, please stop by our booth where you can check out our recent and bestselling titles in Southern history. Take advantage of our conference sale online at floridapress.org/31SHA25.
- THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, edited by Richard F. Veit and Matthew A. Kalos, takes a holistic approach to the American Revolutionary War era, drawing on perspectives from archaeology and related disciplines to illuminate the multifaceted nature of the conflict.
- In MIAMI’S ART BOOM, art critic Elisa Turner captures the evolution of Miami’s visual arts community before and after the inaugural Art Basel Miami Beach, revealing how local artists, galleries, and museums transformed the city into a hub of global artistic exchange.
- REGISTER NOW to attend our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium, beginning today at 1:00 pm! This free, virtual event open to anyone interested in learning more about book publishing. Register here: bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
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- CULTURAL SITES OF NORTH FLORIDA by Ronnie Lovler and Dixie Neilson is your guide to 43 intriguing, little-known destinations in the northern part of the Florida peninsula, from Crystal River to Jacksonville. These destinations reflect the stories and communities of the region.
- In A TOWN WITHOUT PITY, Jason Vuic recounts two stories of small-town injustice that rose to national prominence at the end of the Reagan era and forced a reckoning with the staying power of social division and prejudice.
- Our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium is this week! Don't forget to register for this free, virtual event open to anyone interested in learning more about book publishing. Register here: bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
- The October e-newsletter from UPF and UF Press is now available! Read our e-newsletter for information on our upcoming Publishing Symposium, literary studies conference sale, author events, and more. Read it here: conta.cc/4qe2YBl Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters at upress.ufl.edu/subscribe.
- Gregory Enns discusses his connection to the Raulersons, the family whose story is told in his new book, COW CREEK CHRONICLES. This book shows how ranches were first established in Florida. Click this link to read more and learn more about Gregory Enns's new book: floridapress.blog/2025/10/16/q...
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- COW CREEK CHRONICLES by Gregory Enns explores the history of cattle ranching in Florida through the century-long saga of the Raulerson family, pioneers who moved south to Florida during the 1800s and built a cattle empire between Fort Pierce and Okeechobee.
- Don't miss our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium on Thursday, Oct. 23, beginning at 1:00 pm! This free, virtual event is open to anyone who would like to learn more about book publishing. To register, click here: bit.ly/2025PublishingSymposium
- Orlando readers, don't miss Daniel Rivero, (@danielrivero.bsky.social), author of JUST FREEDOM, at the Writer's Block Bookstore on Oct. 17 at 6:00pm. He will be in conversation with Desmond Meade, Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (@flrightsrestore.bsky.social).
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- If you're attending the Modernist Studies Association (@moderniststudies.bsky.social) annual conference in Boston, please come stop by our booth where you can browse our recent and bestselling titles in literary studies. Take advantage of our conference discount online at bit.ly/31MSA25.
- AN INTRODUCTION TO MIDDLE ENGLISH LYRICS by William A. Quinn provides an overview of the literary genre of Middle English lyrics, identifying common features and trends over time and including modern translations of select examples.
- If you're in Miami, don't miss Daniel Rivero (@danielrivero.bsky.social) at Books & Books (@booksandbooks.bsky.social) with Ana Sofia Pelaez this Thursday, Oct. 9 at 7:00pm. Rivero will discuss his new book, JUST FREEDOM, which examines the battle to expand voting rights in Florida.
- In JUST FREEDOM, Daniel Rivero tells the story of the fight to restore voting rights to people with past felony convictions in Florida. This book details the advocacy and action that helped 1.4 million people gain the right to vote—and the obstacles still preventing them from doing so.
- Don’t forget to register for our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium! Please join us for this free virtual event on October 23rd, starting at 1pm EST. It is open to anyone who would like to learn more about book publishing. Register here: upress.ufl.edu
- Our September e-newsletter features our book recommendations for Hispanic Heritage Month, tons of author events, and an invitation to attend our Fall 2025 Publishing Symposium. Read it here: conta.cc/4msLPAF Subscribe to our monthly e-newsletters here: upress.ufl.edu/subscribe
- We're attending the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (@asalh-bhm.bsky.social) annual meeting in Atlanta, GA. If you're at the conference please stop by our booth. You can also take advantage of our conference discount online at bit.ly/31ASALH25. #ASALH2025
