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A Tribute to Jane Grigson

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By Sara Dickerman Last year, I was privileged to write the introduction for Bison Books’ reissue of Jane Grigson’s Fruit Book, and it was a thrill to turn my thoughts to one of my favorite writers. She was a writer of tremendous agility. I regularly turn to her when I need a pair of fresh eyes on an ingredient that I’ve become bored with—a late summer glut of blackberries, say, or this spring’s asparagus (perhaps soon I will make her asparagus tart, or some asparagus “peas”—pea-sized diced asparagus in cream). But she was far too cunning and elegant a writer … Continue reading A Tribute to Jane Grigson

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Interview with Mike Barenti & Daryl Farmer

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“The Same Ten Questions” Both Mike Barenti and Daryl Farmer penned travel adventure narratives published this month by the University of Nebraska Press. The former wrote of his two-month kayaking journey from Idaho’s Salmon River to the Pacific Ocean in Kayaking Alone and the latter of his twice-made cross-country bicycling tour (trips spaced twenty years and seventy pounds apart) in Bicycling beyond the Divide. We set out on our own quest to discover the impetuses behind these parallel yet disparate expeditions and the lessons learned by each of these men as they reflected on their travels in writing. We posed … Continue reading Interview with Mike Barenti & Daryl Farmer

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New March Books

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New this month from the University of Nebraska Press (and 25% off, too!): a new Montana novel by Mary Clearman Blew, a memoir about two bicycle trips across the West taken twenty years apart, the tale of a one-man kayaking adventure from central Idaho to the Pacific Ocean, a paperback edition of the 2008 One Book, One Nebraska selection, Restoring the Burnt Child by William Kloefkorn, plus much more. Learn more about all of our new March books here. Continue reading New March Books

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Save 25% on all UNP books when you order directly from our site!

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Purchase directly from our Web Site and save 25% on all regularly-priced books published by the University of Nebraska Press! No discount code or coupon is needed-your order confirmation will reflect the discounted price. This offer is good on web orders only and cannot be combined with any other discount. Continue reading Save 25% on all UNP books when you order directly from our site!

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UNP Author Event at the Great Plains Art Museum

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If you’re a Lincoln, Nebraska resident, mark your calendar for a great event with James W. Hewitt, author of Slipping Backward: A History of the Nebraska Supreme Court, hosted by the Center for Great Plains Studies at the Great Plains Art Museum. The event, part of the Paul A. Olson Seminars in Great Plains Studies series, will take place on Wednesday, March 12th at 3:00 PM. It is free and open to the public. Great Plains Art MuseumUniversity of Nebraska-Lincoln1155 Q Street, Hewit PlaceLincoln, NE 68588 For a full listing of UNP author events, check out our author event page … Continue reading UNP Author Event at the Great Plains Art Museum

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More Praise for Opa Nobody

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Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber “Grounded in extensive research and enriched by family anecdotes. . . . The result is thoughtful discourse on political activism and the toll exacted from those dedicated to unpopular causes.”—Deborah Donovan, Booklist Read earlier praise for Opa Nobody at http://nebraskapress.typepad.com/university_of_nebraska_pr/2008/01/praise-for-opa.html. Continue reading More Praise for Opa Nobody

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This Week in History: February 24-29, 2008

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Happy Leap Day, bloggers! This day comes along but once every four years, so enjoy it! This week in the history books was as unique as an extra day in February. So let’s see what happened… This Week in History February 24, 1920: The Nazi party held its first meeting of importance in Munich.Check out Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber for a captivating memoir reflecting on the life of her grandfather, Heina Buschman, an anti-Nazi activist. February 25, 1964: Cassius Clay (later known as Muhammad Ali) became the world heavyweight boxing champion.Calling all boxing fans! In January 2009, the University … Continue reading This Week in History: February 24-29, 2008

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Linking in Lincoln: February 28, 2008

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Linking for a Cause New this month from the University of Nebraska Press, Opa Nobody by Sonya Huber details the author’s search for meaning and resonance in the life of her grandfather Heina Buschman who, like Huber, was a committed and beleaguered activist. Buschman was a socialist who campaigned against the Nazis during their reign of terror in Europe. For all of you aspiring activists out there, today’s “Linking in Lincoln” is tailor-made for you. This posting features links to a host of worthwhile causes—from cancer research to renewable energy. Find the organization that’s right for you, and then get … Continue reading Linking in Lincoln: February 28, 2008