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University of Alabama Press Website: www.uapress.ua.edu As the scholarly publishing arm of the university, The University of Alabama Press serves as an agent in the advancement of learning and the dissemination of scholarship. An editorial board comprised of representatives from all doct

oral-degree-granting public universities within Alabama oversees the publishing program. Projects are selected that support, extend, and preserve academic research. The Press also publishes books that foster an understanding of the history and culture of this state and region. The Press publishes in a variety of formats, both print and electronic, and uses short-run technologies to ensure that the works are widely available.

08/17/2024

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08/14/2024

We are delighted to announce that the Paul R. Jones Museum will present Picture This: The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells from August 2 to September 27, 2024. This exhibition accompanies the release of The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells, a new book by artist Yvonne Wells and University of Alabama American Studies professor Stacy Morgan. A reception and book signing will be held on Friday, September 6, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., during Tuscaloosa’s First Friday Art Walk. Wells and Morgan will offer remarks at 6:00 p.m.

Pre-order your copy of The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells today at: https://tinyurl.com/mr3mzwjr

08/12/2024

👻🖥 Tune in for some spine-chilling stories! Southern writer and folklorist Kelly Kazek will be on Talk of Alabama on ABC 33/40 TOMORROW, August 13th, at 9 AM to discuss her new book Some Nightmares Are Real: The Haunting Truth Behind Alabama's Supernatural Tales. Don't miss out on this eerie conversation about Alabama's most mysterious and haunted legends! 🖥👻 Talk Of Alabama Kelly Caldwell Kazek

Get your copy of Some Nightmares are Real today! https://tinyurl.com/h4a5ta3h

08/09/2024

We're thrilled to announce the release of Some Nightmares Are Real: The Haunting Truth Behind Alabama's Supernatural Tales by Southern writer and folklorist Kelly Kazek, illustrated by Sarah Cotton. This chilling collection of eerie and enigmatic ghost stories will take you deep into the haunted heart of Alabama.

👻 Catch Kelly Kazek talking about the book on "Talk of Alabama" on ABC 33/40 on August 13th at 9AM! 👻

👻 Grab your copy today: https://tinyurl.com/h4a5ta3h 👻

08/08/2024

🎧 Exciting news! Heather Suzanne Woods, author of Threshold: How Smart Homes Change Us Inside and Out, was recently featured on the podcast Marketplace Tech! 🌐 Discover the hidden costs of smart home technology in this insightful interview.

Don't miss it! Listen now: https://tinyurl.com/824ppezh
Interested in learning more? Get your copy of Threshold today: https://tinyurl.com/zu98j799

Smart devices promise their users utopia, but the impact of this technology is felt far beyond the home, says Kansas State University’s Heather Suzanne Woods.

08/07/2024

The Alabama Heritage team, art director Laura Buchanan McElroy, and University of Alabama Press Director J.D. Wilson met today at the University Club to review the magazine, discuss new projects (stay tuned 😉), and much more.

What would you like to see featured in the magazine?

08/02/2024

We’re excited to introduce a new blog series where our Press employees share their unique perspectives and personal favorites with you.

📖Our first contributor, Nick Shahan, is our talented Sales Manager. Check out "Nick’s Picks: Top 5 Books of All Time from Our Sales Manager" now at: https://tinyurl.com/3e9ptaau You might discover a new favorite yourself! 📖

07/31/2024

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF OUR TIDES AND TALES SUMMER SALE! Enjoy 25% off with free shipping on ALL University of Alabama Press books on our website (http://uapress.ua.edu) using code SUMMER2024. Don't miss out—offer expires July 31, 2024.

Roll into our Tides and Tales Summer Sale. Enjoy 25% off with free shipping on ALL University of Alabama Press books on our website (www.uapress.ua.edu) using promo code SUMMER2024. Don't miss out—offer expires on July 31, 2024. Dive into a good book and make waves this summer! 🌊📖

07/30/2024

🌎✨Scot Duncan, author of Southern Rivers: Restoring America's Freshwater Biodiversity and Southern Wonder: Alabama's Surprising Biodiversity, was recently featured in Earth Island Journal. Learn more about Scot and his decades-long attention to the stunning biodiversity of Alabama here: https://tinyurl.com/3y5pjkv7 🌎✨

Get your copy of Southern Rivers here: https://tinyurl.com/57uyunwx
For Southern Wonder visit: https://tinyurl.com/mwbd7cjd

07/29/2024

🌊📖 DON'T FORGET! OFFER EXPIRES IN 2 DAYS.🌊📖 Enjoy 25% off with free shipping on ALL University of Alabama Press books on our website (http://uapress.ua.edu) using code SUMMER2024. Don't miss out—offer expires on July 31, 2024.

07/25/2024

🎉Check out this marvelous review of "Fitter, Happier: The Eugenic Strain in Twentieth-Century Cancer Rhetoric" by Lois Peters Agnew from Choice Reviews❗️ 🎉

"Fitter, Happier" is a thought-provoking exploration of the relationship between cancer rhetoric, American ideals, and eugenic influences in the twentieth century. 📚Intrigued? Snag your copy of "Fitter, Happier" now: https://tinyurl.com/3tj6xwh5 📚

This week’s review considers how 20th-century discourse on increased research on the disease, yet minimized patients’ experiences by mirroring language of the movement in "Fitter, Happier" from University of Alabama Press: https://ow.ly/YKJF50SwWyk

07/24/2024

🌞 Enjoy the summer sun with a good book! 🌞 Our summer reading list has the perfect escapes for poolside, park picnics, or porch lounging.

Find the list on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/z2rt6vvm

📣DON’T FORGET to use promo code SUMMER2024 for 25% off and free shipping on all UAP books.📣

As the warm sun graces our days and the evenings beckon us to unwind, there's no better companion than a good book. Whether you're lounging by the pool,

07/16/2024

📚✨We are thrilled to announce the publication of "The Essential Lectures of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, 1890–1894," edited and with an introduction by Andrew J. Ball.✨📚 This first-ever collection of lectures and sermons from the first four years of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's career, a pioneering novelist and social reformer, is now available.

Here's what Publishers Weekly has to say about "The Essential Lectures of Charlotte Perkins Gilman": "In this piquant compendium, Ball collects speeches by novelist and social reformer Gilman (1860–1935) that illustrate her philosophy and political commitments . . . Literary and feminist scholars will want to take a look."

Available now on our website! 🎉 Get your copy today and enjoy 25% off and Free Shipping with our Tides and Tales Summer Sale using promo code SUMMER2024. 📖🌞Shop now at: https://tinyurl.com/58btj4jm

07/09/2024

On a serene hill between Columbiana and Calera, the Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery in central Alabama is a historic resting place for 189 known and 180 unidentified Confederate soldiers from the Civil War. The cemetery is unique because it evolved from a local burial ground to a crucial place during the war and was the burial site for soldiers across multiple states.

After the Siege of Vicksburg in 1863, Father Leary and the Sisters of Mercy relocated to Shelby Springs, establishing a Confederate hospital and bringing numerous wounded soldiers who spent their final days there.

Now accessible via Shelby County Highway 42, you can check out this historical place. To learn more about the Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery, check out UAB student Brodie Coolidge's blog post titled "Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery: 'The Old Soldiers Graveyard'” on the Alabama Heritage website.

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[photo//Shelby Springs Confederate Cemetery, Traces of War.com]

07/08/2024

🌊📖 DON'T FORGET! Enjoy 25% off with free shipping on ALL University of Alabama Press books on our website (http://uapress.ua.edu) using code SUMMER2024. Don't miss out—offer expires on July 31, 2024.🌊📖

07/02/2024

🔍📚 Unveil the intricate dance between fear and free speech with "Fear and the First Amendment" by Kevin A. Johnson and Craig R. Smith! Dive deep into Supreme Court rulings, explore the balance of authority and freedom, and discover how fear shapes our fundamental rights. From school speech to corporate influence, religious freedoms to video game violence, this book is a must-read for anyone passionate about the First Amendment. Get your copy now and join the conversation on the power of fear in the legal landscape! https://tinyurl.com/4w7afu8b 📚

07/01/2024

🌈✨ Join us in celebrating the finale of Pride Month as Sophie Klahr explores q***rness within her book, “There is Only One Ghost in the World.” Dive into her insightful commentary and excerpts from the coauthor herself. Don’t miss out on this captivating exploration! 🌈✨ Read now! https://tinyurl.com/yc6uvevm

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07/01/2024

🌟 Unveil the past with Kristin Johnson's "Imagining Progress." 📚 Dive into a compelling journey through America's intricate relationship with science and faith. From Benjamin Franklin to W. E. B. Du Bois, this book explores how thinkers across history have navigated the triumphs and tragedies inspired by scientific progress. 🌍✨

Discover the complexities of hope, despair, and the human spirit at the bedside of dying children. Johnson masterfully intertwines medicine, theology, and activism to paint a vivid portrait of our evolving beliefs. A must-read for those intrigued by history, science, and the quest for understanding. 🌠 Get your copy of "Imagining Progress" today! https://tinyurl.com/5bpjpmwc

06/27/2024

🌈 Dive into our latest Pride Month feature! Learn more about Harry Thomas Jr., author of “Sissy!,” as he explores America's complex relationship with effeminate men and boys in U.S. culture. 🏳️‍🌈 Read more on our blog now! https://tinyurl.com/ycx4uprn

Get your copy of “Sissy!” and enjoy 25% off all UAP books with free shipping using promo code SUMMER2024! https://tinyurl.com/3722ufvc

Roll into our Tides and Tales Summer Sale. Enjoy 25% off with free shipping on ALL University of Alabama Press books on ...

06/26/2024

06/25/2024

In continuation with our Pride celebration, we are thrilled to share an excerpt from "White Wedding" with commentary by the author Kathleen Woods.

She delves into the rich, confusing swirl of q***r awakening and the complexities of desire and identity. Head over to our blog now to read more! https://tinyurl.com/2ytc5ef2

Get your copy of "White Wedding" at https://tinyurl.com/ydsywr84

06/24/2024

Check out this wonderful post from the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, celebrating the profound work of the celebrated folk artist Yvonne Wells.

Did you know? In September, we proudly publish “The Story Quilts of Yvonne Wells” by Stacy I. Morgan and Yvonne Thomas Wells. This book is an introduction and definitive guide to the self-taught quilter whose expansive body of work serves as a testament to the sweeping tides of American life and Wells’s significance as a major figure within the folk art and art world writ large.

Discover the powerful stories and artistic brilliance of Yvonne Wells. Pre-order your copy today and be ready for its release on September 5, 2024! https://tinyurl.com/mr3mzwjr

This , we highlight the profound work of Yvonne Wells: an African-American folk artist and quilter from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, whose work "American Icons" was recently acquired by AMFA.

Born in 1939, Wells is renowned for her self-taught style and poignant story quilts that vividly depict scenes from the Civil Rights Movement and biblical narratives.

As a "storyteller first, and a folk quilter second," Wells' art is driven by what she describes as the three H’s—what the head sees, what the heart feels, and what the hand can create.

Her quilts serve not only as artistic expressions, but also as historical documents that teach and inspire future generations about the struggles and triumphs of the African-American experience. Wells' work reminds us of the enduring spirit of resilience and the ongoing pursuit of freedom and equality.

This alignment of her art with the significance of Juneteenth underscores the importance of remembering and honoring our history as we look forward to a more just future.

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🔸 Yvonne Wells, "American Icons" (detail), 1995, assorted fabrics, Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts Foundation Collection: Gift of the artist and Fort Gansevoort.

06/21/2024

Celebrate Pride with us as we spotlight two mesmerizing reads by Vi Khi Nao! 🌈📚 Dive into the intricate layers of identity, love, and resilience with "A Brief Alphabet of Torture" and "Swimming with Dead Stars." Discover more about these compelling stories on our blog: https://tinyurl.com/479rvptm

06/20/2024

This Friday, June 21st, Ernest & Hadley hosts a book signing to celebrate the publication and women of "Old Enough: Southern Women Artists and Writers on Creativity and Aging."

Jay Lamar, a cherished Alabamian and an editor of “Old Enough,” recently shared one of the women writers who inspired and influenced her, Mary Ward Brown.

We here at UAP are huge fans of Mary Ward Brown! Grab your copy of "Tongues of Flame," and explore her other works at: https://tinyurl.com/53bvza3u

Don't forget to stop by Ernest & Hadley tomorrow at 5:30 PM to meet the editors and contributors and get your copy of "Old Enough."

Check the comments below for a portrait of Brown from our office.

To celebrate the release of Old Enough: Southern Women Artists and Writers on Creativity and Aging, we asked the contributors to share a few of the women writers and artists who inspired them.

https://writersforum.org/five-favorites-with-the-editors-and-contributors-to-old-enough/

06/20/2024

Did you know? Rickwood Field, the oldest ballpark in the US, located in Birmingham, Alabama, is the site of a special Regular Season contest between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants today, June 20, 2024.

The Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues called Rickwood Field home from 1924 through 1960.

To honor the incredible contributions of Negro League players, dive deeper into their inspiring stories:

• "Satchel Paige's America" by William Price Fox https://tinyurl.com/9aukrht2
• "The Kings of Casino Park: Black Baseball in the Lost Season of 1932" by Thomas Aiello https://tinyurl.com/yz8w27jt
• "Barnstorming to Heaven: Syd Po***ck and His Great Black Teams" by Alan J. Po***ck, edited by James A Riley https://tinyurl.com/9aukrht2
“Great Encyclopedia of Nineteenth-Century Major League Baseball” by David Nemec https://tinyurl.com/mvumn579

06/19/2024

OFFER EXPIRED. Juneteenth is a time to reflect on freedom and celebrate Black history. What better way to honor this day than by diving into a powerful story? We're offering 40% off ALL UAP books. Offer valid only on 6/19/2024 with code JUNETEENTH.

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06/18/2024

📚 Exciting Announcement! 📚

We are thrilled to announce the publication of "The Archaeology of Arcuate Communities," edited by Martin Menz, Analise Hollingshead, and Haley Messer, an insightful edited collection of ten essays that delve into the rich history and cultural significance of Indigenous communities in the Eastern Woodlands from 10,000 BC to the 1550s.

🛒 Available Now! Don't miss out on this groundbreaking collection. Get your copy today! https://tinyurl.com/r8k6tkjs

06/17/2024

This week on our blog, Ian Barnard, author of "S*x Panic Rhetorics, Q***r Interventions," discusses how the term 'q***r' became a liberating concept for LGBTQ+ artists and scholars, allowing them to move beyond seeking positive representation and explore the complexities of identity, intersectionality, and oppression, as well as the political and cultural dynamics that shape these experiences.

Read more at our blog at https://tinyurl.com/bdz4btc3

06/14/2024

🌷 We are happy to reveal the cover of “The Flat Woman,” an experimental novel by Vanessa Saunders, which looks at climate change through the lens of feminism.

Dive deeper into the world of “The Flat Woman” by visiting our blog to explore the author's perspective on the cover. 🌷

Read now! https://tinyurl.com/59cy6p7k

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Jennifer Horne sits down to discuss "Odyssey of a Wandering Mind" in a video produced by UA's Creative Academic Media Services (CAMS). Watch now and learn more about Jennifer's work! Intrigued by what you learned? Jennifer is reading alongside Jeanie Thompson TODAY at the Alabama Center for the Arts Recital Hall in Decatur, Alabama at 6 PM! A Q&A session and book signing will follow! Don't miss this chance to meet the authors. Alabama Center for the Arts

Happy Valentine’s Day! You’re going to LOVE this ❤️ FC2 and UAPress invite you to celebrate the publication of Always Crashing in the Same Car: A Novel by Lance Olsen. Always Crashing is a prismatic, imaginative exploration of David Bowie’s last days. It enacts a poetics of impermanence, of art, of love, of truth, even of death, that apparently most permanent of conditions. Always Crashing is available on our website www.uapress.UA.edu TODAY and wherever books are sold! 978-1-57366-199-7 $18.95.

Celebrate Black History Month with these five titles that explore the history of the Black experience in the Arts. ▪️Powerful Days: Civil Rights Photography of Charles Moore. Charles Moore. 978-0-8173-5481-7 ▪️What I Say: Innovative Poetry by Black Writers in America. Nielsen & Ramey. 978-0-8173-5800-6 $39.95 ▪️Doc: The Story of a Birmingham Jazz Man. Frank Adams. 978-0-8173-5959-1. $19.95 ▪️Integral Music: Languages of African-American Innovation. Aldon L. Nielsen. $26.95 ▪️Darkroom: A Memoir in Black and White. Lila Q Weaver. 978-0-8173-5714-6. $24.95 These titles can be purchased from our website: www.uapress.ua.edu

Looking for some experimental fiction to add to your TBR? Check out these reads from FC2 published in 2022! Today is the last day for 50% off all titles on our website with code CYBER22. www.uapress.ua.edu Titles pictured from left to right: Ascension by Steve Tomasula Shame by Grant Maierhofer My Haunted Home by Victoria Hood.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. We hope you have a fabulous holiday 🦃🥧

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The University of Alabama Press was founded in the fall of 1945 with J. B. McMillan as founding director. The Press’s first work was Roscoe Martin’s New Horizons in Public Administration, which appeared in February 1946. In 1964, the Press joined the American Association of University Presses.

UAP has won numerous awards for its publications over the years and has developed a solid list of titles in archaeology, public administration, and several areas of literature and history. With a staff of 17, the Press publishes between 80 to 85 books a year and has a backlist of approximately 1,800 titles in print.

The University of Alabama Press has also fostered several publishing partnerships with such institutions as the Birmingham Museum of Art, Samford University, the Jule Collins Smith Museum, and the Pebble Hill Center for the Humanities at Auburn University. Additionally, UAP serves as the publisher of the Fiction Collective Two (FC2) imprint for experimental fiction.