Van Jensen is a former newspaper crime reporter. Breaking into comic books with the acclaimed Pinocchio, Vampire Slayer graphic novel series, he has written some of the biggest characters in comics, including The Flash, Superman, Wonder Woman, and James Bond. … Continue reading Excerpt: Godfall
Is there anything better than a good book? At UNP, the answer is most often ‘no,’ but a movie or TV show inspired by a book is a close second. November was an exciting month for tv-adaptions of UNP books, … Continue reading UNP Goes to Hollywood
Hanne Nielsen is a senior lecturer in Antarctic law and governance at the University of Tasmania. Her research interests lay in representations of Antarctica, including Antarctica in advertising and Antarctica as a workplace. Nielsen has spent five seasons working as a guide in … Continue reading Brand Antarctica: Lenses on the Far South
Today is acclaimed American novelist Willa Cather’s 150th birthday. The National Willa Cather Center is celebrating with a series of special events to mark the occasion. Willa Cather (1873–1947) was born in Virginia, moved with her family to Nebraska in 1883, and … Continue reading From the Desk of Tracy Daugherty: The Timelessness of Willa Cather
We’re pleased to share our new Spring / Summer 2024 seasonal catalog! Browse the online version to see forthcoming titles from Nebraska, Bison Books, Potomac Books, the Jewish Publication Society, and the Backwaters Press. Visit our NetGalley page for a … Continue reading Introducing the Spring / Summer 2024 Seasonal Catalog
Reviews Lincoln and California Review in Civil War Books and Authors Blog: “Written in a style appealing to popular audiences while also possessing the full trappings of modern historical scholarship, Brian McGinty’s informative survey of the many Civil War-era connections … Continue reading News & Reviews
We’re excited to participate in #ReadingAfrica Week, an annual celebration of African Literature, sponsored by Catalyst Press! The campaign was created “to bring attention to writers who are doing diverse and genre-spanning work from every corner of the African continent.” … Continue reading Reading List: #ReadingAfrica Week
Happy Holidays from the University of Nebraska Press! Remember, for the rest of the year, until December 31, 2023, our entire catalog is available for 50% OFF! This sale includes over 4,000 books, so there’s something for everyone. Once you’ve found the … Continue reading Holiday Book Sale 2023
UNP staff members are always reading new books, both within our list and outside of what we publish. Here are some of the titles where our noses have been buried. “I’ve been reading some UNP books this month to celebrate … Continue reading November Staff Reading List
The following is a letter from Jane Ferreyra, director of the University of Nebraska Press. Happy fall from the University of Nebraska Press! Our thanks to you, the authors, friends, supporters, and customers of the University of Nebraska Press (UNP)! … Continue reading A Word from UNP’s Director: The FY22-23 Annual Report
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