LSU Press

Louisiana's premier academic publisher, established in 1935. Over half of the books we have published remain in print around the world.
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Founded in 1935, LSU Press quickly established itself as one of the nation’s outstanding scholarly presses and continues to garner national and international accolades, including four Pulitzer Prizes. For 75 years, LSU Press has published significant works of scholarship and preserved Louisiana's history and culture. LSU Press is a nonprofit book publisher dedicated to the publication of scholarly

, general interest, and regional books. An integral part of LSU, the Press shares the university’s goal of the dissemination of knowledge and culture. LSU Press is one of the oldest and largest university presses in the South and among the outstanding publishers of scholarly books in the country. It holds membership in the Association of American University Presses, the largest organization of scholarly publishers in the world. LSU Press performs a service of inestimable value to the scholarly community as well as to the broader world of our state and even to society itself. Unlike a commercial publisher—which focuses on making money by publishing for popular audiences, LSU Press publishes works of scholarly, intellectual, or creative merit. The Press exists to disseminate knowledge, and as a nonprofit institution it is mission-driven, not profit- driven. Publications must undergo rigorous assessment by outside scholars and receive the favorable recommendation of the University Press Committee, a group of distinguished faculty. By attracting outstanding authors and publishing outstanding books, we contribute to LSU’s academic prominence through scholarly inquiry and ensure LSU’s significant contribution to the world of scholarly endeavor. Additionally, as the only regularly publishing university press in Louisiana, we take seriously our mission to promote the achievements of our state and region and educate readers about its history.

12/07/2024

Want a sneak peek at Richard Campanella's upcoming book on the origins of Louisiana cities and villages? Then check out his latest article on NOLA.com! https://bit.ly/4g4lWow

Is your town included in the book? Preorder you copy by December 15 to save 40%.

It was a long and winding road, but for a while, it was the best way.

12/06/2024

"With Timothy Johnson at the helm, 'The Mexican-American War Experiences of Twelve Civil War Generals' is a wonderful read and highly recommended for those who wish to discover some of the Civil War’s most famous general’s origin stories."—Emerging Civil War:

The Mexican-American War Experiences of Twelve Civil War Generals. Edited by Timothy D. Johnson. Baton Rouge: LSU Press, 2024. Hardcover, 272 pp. $45.00. Reviewed by Sam Flowers For many generals on both sides of the American Civil War, their first taste of combat was not at Manassas or Shiloh, but....

12/06/2024

Join us for a poetry reading and conversation with Nicole Cooley and Caroline Cabrera!

Thursday, December 12th starting at 7PM EST. The event will be livestreamed on our Instagram and Facebook. Join us in person or wherever you are!

12/05/2024

Please join us now for a live event featuring Obbie Tyler Todd! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family."

12/05/2024

“What makes Hemingway Hemingway? How did he come to fame? Are women flat characters in his fiction? (Definitely not!) These are some of the issues Fenstermaker examines in this insightful and well-researched book.”—Christine Peterson

"A Way to Live Now: How Journalism Shaped Ernest Hemingway" offers new perspectives on the eventful life and work of one of the twentieth century’s most influential authors and complicated personalities. Happy ! https://bit.ly/awaytolivenow

12/04/2024

"'Mom in Space' is a smart, sincere book full of incisive humor, gutting imagery, and a remarkable wielding of poetic form. From prose docupoems to sparse lyrics, Lisa Ampleman’s prowess is on full display in this lively collection."—Colorado Review:

$22.95 Buy Book About the Book Author: Lisa AmplemanReviewed By: Katherine IndermaurGenre: PoetryPublisher: LSU PressPublished: 2024Pages: 124 Book ReviewDriven by an infectious curiosity even amid calamity, Mom in Space explores the stunning insights that arise when arranging opposites side by side...

12/04/2024

A detailed review of Court Carney's "Reckoning with the Devil: Nathan Bedford Forrest in Myth and Memory," a book about the infamous Confederate general.

12/04/2024

Please join us now for a live event featuring Andrew W. Keitt! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "A Physician in the Age of Liberal Reform."

12/03/2024

“Andrew W. Keitt’s book, intensively researched and engagingly written, illuminates the life and work of an important but understudied figure.”—Elizabeth A. Williams on "A Physician in the Age of Liberal Reform"

Happy to this fascinating new book! https://bit.ly/keittphysician

Join us tomorrow for a live virtual book launch event: https://www.facebook.com/share/15Uf7TsrPW/

12/02/2024

Our Spring 2025 catalogs have arrived! That means that Spring 2025 titles are officially available for preorder on our website. Check out the exciting new books we'll be publishing next season: https://bit.ly/lsupspring25

11/29/2024

Looking for gifts for the book lovers in your life? Want to cozy up with an engaging new read this winter? Take advantage of our holiday sale now for 40% off excellent titles in every genre! 📚 https://bit.ly/lsupholidaysale24

11/27/2024

"This work will prove to be one of the most important works written on American religious history in the first half of the twenty-first century.”—John D. Wilsey

Happy to "The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family," by Obbie Tyler Todd! https://bit.ly/thebeechers

Join us for a virtual book launch event: https://bit.ly/4g2Ti6R

11/27/2024

"In language rich with horror and hope, Thorburn truthfully renders the human costs of war through the eyes of a single teenager."—Sundress Publications on "String," a poetry collection by Matthew Thorburn:

In String (LSU Press, 2023), Matthew Thorburn chronicles a teenage boy’s journey through an unnamed war. Thorburn brings a breathless quality to the entire volume, with almost no punctuation in any poem. Lines break randomly in the middle of sentences and phrases. Concrete poems seemingly resemble...

11/26/2024

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11/26/2024

The latest episode of The Tattooed Historian Show is now available! In this episode, you'll hear my live stream chat with Patrick A. Lewis and "Trae" Welborn about their awesome, edited work entitled, Playing at War: Identity and Memory in Civil War Video Games (LSU Press).

I want to thank them again for coming on to speak with me about the book and don't forget that one of the contributors, Jonathan Jones, will be on in January to discuss his chapter in this book.

Tune in to The Tattooed Historian Show wherever you enjoy listening to your favourite podcasts!

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"The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Obbie Tyler Todd! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "The Beechers: America's Most Influential Family."

"A Physician in the Age of Liberal Reform" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Andrew W. Keitt! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "A Physician in the Age of Liberal Reform."

"Between Extremes" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Jack Furniss! He will be discussing his new LSU Press book, "Between Extremes: Seeking the Political Center in the Civil War North."

"Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1803–1840 " Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Kathleen M. Byrd! She will be discussing and answering questions about her new LSU Press book, "Natchitoches, Louisiana, 1803–1840."

"Slavery’s Fugitives and the Making of the United States Constitution" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Timothy Messer-Kruse! He will be discussing his new LSU Press book, "Slavery’s Fugitives and the Making of the United States Constitution."

“Hard Times in an American Workhouse" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Gregg Andrews! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "Hard Times in an American Workhouse, 1853–1920."

"The Mexican-American War Experiences of Twelve Civil War Generals" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Timothy D. Johnson! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book.

"The Pool Is Closed" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Hannah S. Palmer! She will be discussing and answering questions about her new LSU Press book, "The Pool Is Closed."

"Death Benefits: A Century of Sonnets" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring David R. Slavitt! He will be reading from and answering questions about his new LSU Press poetry collection, "Death Benefits: A Century of Sonnets."

"New Orleans Pralines" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Anthony J. Stanonis! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "New Orleans Pralines."

"From Slavery to Segregation" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Keith M. Finley! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, "From Slavery to Segregation."

"Playing at War" Book Launch

Please join us now for a live event featuring Patrick A. Lewis and James Hill Welborn! They will be discussing and answering questions about their new LSU Press book, "Playing at War."