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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 22d

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 22d

Looking for a place to start your summer reading? Check out our classics, new releases, and hidden gems📚 Score 40% off all print books & 50% off all ebooks with code UTXSUMMER at checkout through July 31st! Shop now: utpress.utexas.edu/s...

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 25d

Out now! DISPUTED PATHS by Cristina Buarque de Hollanda & José Szwako uncovers the sweeping history of post-dictatorship Brazil—from popular demands for democracy to the rise of Bolsonarismo. The book offer a look at how memory shapes the country's deep political divides.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 26d

Out now! KIK’ASLEMAL RI KAQCHIKELA’ by Walter E. Little, Judith M. Maxwell, Kawoq, & Ixnal blends advanced language learning with Maya culture. An immersive, nuanced guide to fluency and cultural competency in one of Guatemala's major Mayan languages.

Textbook cover for "KIK’ASLEMAL RI KAQCHIKELA’: An Advanced Kaqchikel Maya Language Textbook." The cover features illustrations of cornstalks and woven baskets. Text at the bottom credits authors WAQI' KAN Walter E. Little, KAWOQ Baldomero Cuma Chávez, Judith M. Maxwell IXQ'ANIL, and Ambrosia Cuma Chávez IXNAL, with illustrations by YAXCHE' CHANQUIN CUMA.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 26d

Special Issue Alert! TEXAS STUDIES IN LITERATURE & LANGUAGE 68:2 covers the topic of “The Unpublished Works of James Loehlin”.

Front cover of Texas Studies in Literature and Language (TSLL), Volume 68, Number 2, Fall 2026. The top section features the large, black serif letters "TSLL" with the full journal title above it in a smaller red font. Below, a dark horizontal band reads "SPECIAL ISSUE: The Unpublished Works of James Loehlin." The bottom half of the cover features a detailed black-and-white sketch of a smiling man in a suit jacket, set against a background of handwritten cursive script on aged parchment.

The Table of Contents page for Texas Studies in Literature and Language (TSLL), Volume 68, Number 2. Under a thick black horizontal divider, it lists the page numbers, titles, and author names for several entries under the special issue "The Unpublished Works of James Loehlin," beginning with an introduction by David Kornhaber followed by multiple pieces by James N. Loehlin regarding Shakespeare and Renaissance tragedy.

The second page of the Table of Contents for Texas Studies in Literature and Language (TSLL), Volume 68, Number 2. It continues the special issue on James N. Loehlin, listing pages 214 through 261 with six individual essay titles by Loehlin focused on Shakespearean performances, including The Two Gentlemen of Verona, Hamlet, Henry V, and Julius Caesar.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 27d

Out now! HORROR AND INDIGENEITY edited by Murray Leeder & Gary D. Rhodes uncovers the sweeping history of Indigeneity in horror—from classic settler cinema tropes to groundbreaking modern works by Indigenous creators.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· 28d

Out now! ONE STATE UNDER GOD by Joseph L. Locke uncovers the sweeping history of religion in Texas—from Indigenous cave art and Tejano folk saints to the rise of modern Christian nationalism. A fast-paced look at how the Lone Star State’s spiritual path was blazed.

"One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas" by Joseph L. Locke, published by the University of Texas press, lays on a wooden surface. The book cover features a blue-textured background with bold, white typography and a small graphic of a church steeple at the bottom right.

An event flyer for the Joseph L. Locke Texas Book Tour for his book One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas. The top section lists four tour dates in July at bookstores in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San San Antonio. The bottom section displays the book cover alongside a praise quote from author Stephen Harrigan.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jul 10

When we published Hanif Abdurraqib’s GO AHEAD IN THE RAIN in 2019, indie booksellers championed the book, bringing Hanif’s book to their communities and carrying it to a spot on the New York Times bestsellers list.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jul 9

The first JLAG issue of 2026 is now available! Here’s what you’ll find inside 25:1, including Richard Francaviglia’s review of our title PRECARIOUS SECRETS: A HISTORY OF THE LATIN AMERICAN POLITICAL THRILLER by Fabricio Tocco.

Front cover of the Journal of Latin American Geography (JLAG), Volume 25, Number 1, May 2026. The background features a striking satellite view of Earth, showing a patchwork of geometric, light-colored agricultural fields contrasted against dense, dark green forested areas and winding river valleys. The white, serif letters "JLAG" are prominently displayed at the top, with the full journal title written underneath in a smaller font. Thin, semi-transparent blue horizontal bands accent the top and bottom borders.

Table of Contents page for the Journal of Latin American Geography (JLAG), Vol. 25, No. 1. It lists sections for Editorial, Articles, and a JLAG Student Contribution, with titles and authors in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, alongside corresponding page numbers on the right.

Book Reviews section for the Journal of Latin American Geography (JLAG), May 2026. The page lists several book review titles, their authors or editors, the reviewers, and the corresponding page numbers on the right. Featured titles include The Essential Sarmiento, In the Land of the Lacandón, Global Politics of Welsh Patagonia, and Precarious Secrets.

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Book cover for "Precarious Secrets: A History of the Latin American Political Thriller" by Fabricio Tocco. The cover has a solid, muted gold background. The title and author's name are printed in a clean, black sans-serif font. Below the text, a vintage, sepia-toned photograph features a dramatic scene: a man in a suit and fedora hat looks off-camera with a wide-eyed, open-mouthed expression of terror or shock, while a woman in a blazer running behind him looks back over her shoulder with a concerned expression.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jul 9

We are excited for Joseph Locke’s Texas book tour for ONE STATE UNDER GOD: A History of Religion in Texas, deemed “a superb, compelling, essential account of how we got here” (@texasobserver.org) and “a compelling chronicle of our religious landscape” (@texasmonthly.bsky.social).

A promotional book tour poster for "One State Under God: A History of Religion in Texas" by Joseph L. Locke. The poster has a teal background with the author's name and book title at the top, followed by a schedule of four Texas tour dates from July 14 to July 17 in Dallas, Austin, Houston, and San Antonio. The bottom half features a 3D mockup of the book cover alongside a praise quote from author Stephen Harrigan.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jul 7

Check out all of our new July releases on our website: utpress.utexas.edu/ #JulyBooks #NewReleases

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jul 7

Our July lineup has officially arrived! Check out our newest titles across Texas history, cultural studies, Latin American studies, and more with the release of ONE STATE UNDER GOD, HORROR AND INDIGENEITY, KIK’ASLEMAL RI KAQCHIKELA’, and DISPUTED PATHS.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jul 4

Celebrating 250 years of America! 🇺🇸 From new releases to hidden gems, explore the rich history and complex stories that shaped the nation. Check out our featured titles and save with code UTXSUMMER: utpress.utexas.edu/c... #America250

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 30

Out today! THE CIVITAS COLLECTION 250, edited by Richard M. Reinsch II, brings together 25 leading scholars to examine the Declaration of Independence on its 250th anniversary. 🇺🇸 Copies are available to order here: utpress.utexas.edu/9...

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 30

Tonight at Film at Lincoln Center, catch a special 6PM screening of Elaine May’s Mikey and Nicky, celebrating the film's 50th anniversary with a new 4K restoration. Features an introduction by Todd Berliner, UT PRESS author of HOLLYWOOD RENEGADE.

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Below the title, text reads: "CELEBRATING THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MIKEY AND NICKY." The poster features a split photograph of two men: on the left, a man with dark, messy hair looking off-camera with a cigarette in his mouth, and on the right, another man looking directly forward with a serious expression. A blue starburst graphic over the photo proclaims "4K RESTORATION."

At the bottom, additional text states: "Plus screenings of ISHTAR and A NEW LEAF" followed by the dates "June 26-July 2" in large orange numbers.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 28

Looking for your next nature read? 🌱📚 Check out our latest books featuring incredible titles exploring landscapes, parks, creatures, and more. ☀️ Don't forget about our Summer Sale! Use code UTXSUMMER to save on your next read: utpress.utexas.edu/s... #SummerReading #SummerSale #NatureBooks

A top-down, flat lay photograph captures seven nature and field guide books arranged on a lush, vibrant green grass that completely fills the frame. The books are scattered across the greenery and include Armadillos to Ziziphus by David M. Hillis, Texas Wildflowers, For the Bees by Tara Dawn Chapman, Dinosaurs and Other Ancient Animals of Big Bend, The Swimming Holes of Texas, Official Guide to Texas State Parks & Historic Sites, and Common Insects of Texas.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 26

Explore the award-winning titles here: design.up.hcommons.org/ #AUPresses #AUP #UniversityPress #TradeIllustrated #BookJacket

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 26

We are proud to see our titles showcased in the 2026 @aupresses.bsky.social Book, Jacket, and Journal Show! This annual event celebrates outstanding design and production achievements by member presses from the past year. 👏📚

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 19

This #Juneteenth, explore vital perspectives on resistance, culture, and equity. From CIVIL RIGHTS IN BLACK AND BROWN to JUNETEENTH RODEO, we’ve curated a reading list of essential books exploring the legacies of emancipation. 📚👇

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 18

Congratulations to Nancy Christie & Michael Gauvreau, whose piece "Transgressive Intimacies and Male Sexual Reputation in New France and Quebec, 1685–1830” won the 2026 Best Article Prize from the Canadian Historical Association’s Committee on the History of Sexuality.

An award announcement graphic from UT Press. On the right side, there is a cover of the Journal of the History of Sexuality (Volume 34, Number 1, January 2025) featuring a purple background and a black-and-white photograph of an ornate, patterned ceramic vessel.

To the left and below the journal cover, the text reads:

"UT PRESS, Award WINNER, 'Transgressive Intimacies and Male Sexual Reputation in New France and Quebec, 1685–1830.' by Nancy Christie and Michael Gauvreau
2026 Best Article Prize Canadian Historical Association’s Committee on the History of Sexuality"

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 17

INDIGNANT LIBERALISM is available now! In this new release, Ellen Moodie embeds with "indignados" in El Salvador to investigate why the country's hard-won democratic promises gave way to rising populist authoritarianism. Copies are available here: utpress.utexas.edu/9...

A paperback copy of the book "Indignant Liberalism: Political Protest and Generational Change in El Salvador" by Ellen Moodie is photographed lying flat against a textured, light grey concrete background.

The top half of the book cover features a photograph of a young man in a white shirt holding up a handwritten sign that reads "Respeten la Constitución en TEXTO y ESPÍRITU" (Respect the Constitution in TEXT and SPIRIT) while facing three riot police officers in helmets and dark gear. The bottom half of the cover is solid black with the title "INDIGNANT LIBERALISM" prominently displayed in bold yellow capital letters, followed by the subtitle and author's name in white text.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 16

Out today: SADISTIC CHOLAS by Olga Rodriguez-Ulloa! Read how Black, trans, and queer Peruvian feminists use "sadistic vengeance" to confront patriarchy, capitalism, and white supremacy, building a nonviolent commons of care for our world.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 15

We are thrilled to announce that James Michael Buckley's multi-award-winning CITY OF WOOD is now available in paperback! Order your copy of the new paper edition today: utpress.utexas.edu/9... #ArchitecturalHistory #UrbanHistory #CaliforniaHistory #AmericanWest

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 12

ENLIGHTENMENT IN COLONIAL EGYPT by Israel Gershoni and Molly Bernstein is available now! Gershoni and Bernstein examine the life and legacy of Ahmad Lutfi al-Sayyid, widely recognized as the creator of Egyptian nationalism.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 10

Out now: SPECTRAL AESTHETICS by China Medel! This bracing study explores the US–Mexico border, exposing how surveillance renders migrant deaths invisible. Analyzing contemporary art, Medel highlights how artists use "ghostly traces" to fight back & prove life is indispensable.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 9

TEXAN CRUCIBLE by Marian J. Barber is available now! In this eye-opening history, Barber reveals how Irish, German, and Czech immigrants navigated the landscape of nineteenth-century Texas. #TexasHistory #AngloTexan #TexasImmigrants

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 5

Check out our June releases at our website: utpress.utexas.edu/ #JuneBookTitles #UTPress

A promotional book graphic on a dark brown background featuring the book cover of "Enlightenment in Colonial Egypt: Ahmad Lutfi al-Sayyid in His Generation" by Israel Gershoni and Molly Bernstein.

The book cover shows an orange and cream stylized portrait of Ahmad Lutfi al-Sayyid wearing a fez. To the right of the book, a light orange square contains the text: "A study of Ahmad Lutfi al-Sayyid, widely recognized as the creator of Egyptian nationalism, and his impact on Egyptian culture and history."

At the bottom, inside a white-bordered box with a quotation mark icon, is a blurb: "Enlightenment in Colonial Egypt offers uniquely deep insights into Lutfi's creative work and the ways he adapted ideas from both local and European sources to the needs of his place and time. Israel Gershoni and Molly Bernstein show convincingly that Lutfi was a truly exceptional public intellectual." — Peter Wien, author of Arab Nationalism: The Politics of History and Culture in the Modern Middle East.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 5

Hello, June and new book releases! We are excited for the release of REVIVING THE ARTIST WHO FOUGHT HITLER, TEXAN CRUCIBLE, SPECTRAL AESTHETICS, INDIGNANT LIBERALISM, SADISTIC CHOLAS, and ENLIGHTENMENT IN COLONIAL EGYPT and the distribution of THE CIVITAS COLLECTION 250.

University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 4

Two years ago today, we had the honor of publishing GRIEF IS A SNEAKY BITCH by Lisa Keefauver, an essential and uncensored guide to grief and loss. Happy two-year pub anniversary to GRIEF IS A SNEAKY BITCH and Lisa Keefauver! Her work truly offers a vital companion for all.

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University of Texas Press@utexaspress· Jun 3

We’re thrilled to share that Tim Seiter’s WRANGLING PELICANS has been named the 2026 Nonfiction Winner of the Summerlee Book Prize, awarded by The Center for History and Culture of Southeast Texas and the Upper Gulf Coast at Lamar University!