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University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· 28d

Available now! Learn more about George L. Mosse's What Is Fascism? On the Institutionalization of Ideology, with a foreword by Stanley G. Payne and a critical introduction by James J. Sheehan: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/W/What... @glmosseprogram.bsky.social

On the left, a photo of the cover of What Is Fascism? On the right, text reads AVAILABLE NOW and then there's a blurb: “Mosse’s 1963 Stanford seminar anticipated almost all the fundamental ideas of his interpretation of National Socialism and of fascism in general.” — Emilio Gentile, author of Fascination with the Persecutor: George L. Mosse and the Catastrophe of Modern Man

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· 29d

Available now! Learn more about Sandra T. Barnes' new book, People in Motion: Flexible States and Porous Boundaries in the History of Coastal West Africa: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/P/Peop...

On the left, a photo of the cover of People in Motion. On the right, the words AVAILABLE NOW and then two blurbs: “By emphasizing inland kingdoms where those enslaved were grounded rather than the broader implications of the transatlantic slave trade writ large, Barnes offers a uniquely refreshing perspective that changes how we think about the history of West Africa.”—Toyin Falola. “Well-conceived and brilliantly executed, this volume advances scholarship on Africa in significant ways, underscoring the importance of local history and processes in the making of regional experiences. With its fresh take on histories of coastal cities, indigenous framing of power, and global processes, People in Motion clearly represents a new chapter in the long history of academic writing about Africa.”—Saheed Aderinto

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· 29d

Available now! Learn more about Sarah Craycraft's The Village Project: Rural Revitalization in Contemporary Bulgaria: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

On the left, a photo of the cover of The Village Project. On the right, text reads AVAILABLE NOW and then there are two blurbs: “A deft, timely analysis. This impressive, original work speaks to the circulation of folklife and contemporary ideological debates in Bulgaria."—Carol Silverman. “An original argument buttressed by high-quality scholarship and ethnographic engagement. Offers new views on social factors that have driven populism and political instability in Bulgaria and beyond.”—Gerald W. Creed

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jul 10

Many thanks to @shelf-awareness.com for this wonderful review of Keith Stahl's forthcoming novel, Dear Future Occupants, out September 15! Read the full review: tinyurl.com/5n6tfz2s

At top, a banner reads "Forthcoming in September!" and then there's a photo of the cover of Dear Future Occupants (yellowed pineapple wallpaper is ripped away to reveal writing underneath: DEAR FUTURE OCCUPANTS Keith Stahl A Novel). Then, a quote from the review: “Preposterous, exuberant, and tender. . . . [A] funny, affecting debut novel.”—Shelf Awareness

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jul 8

Now available! Learn more about Afsane Rezaei's new book, Vernacular Religion in the Iranian Diaspora: Women and Islam in Tehrangeles: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/V/Vern...

On the left, a photo of the cover of Vernacular Religion in the Iranian Diaspora. At top, the words "AVAILABLE NOW." And then two blurbs: “Elegantly and succinctly argued, this groundbreaking study of Muslim women’s piety and sociality makes an important contribution to the study of vernacular Islam and of women’s agency in general. Eminently teachable in religious studies, women’s studies, and diaspora studies.”—Margaret A. Mills. “In this nuanced and intimate ethnography, Rezaei offers a deeply insightful analysis of the lived religious practices of Iranian women. This critical work not only advances our understanding of the complexities of religious identity, ‘Muslimness’ and Islam, memory and nostalgia, and stigma and agency but also widens our perspectives of American life.”—Fariha I. Khan

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jul 3

Many thanks to Foreword Reviews for this lovely review of Catherine Jagoe's memoir-in-essays, Unbelonging: A Life in Search of Home, which will be published August 18! Read the full review here: www.forewordreviews.com/reviews/unbe...

At top, a photo of the cover of UNBELONGING. And then a quote from the review: “Resonant. . . . [The] prose is rich and life-affirming; as a distanced yet never-detached observer, Jagoe’s keen perceptions and pensive curiosity illuminate mundane landscapes and moments. . . . The intimate yet encompassing memoir Unbelonging expresses poignant yearning for geographical and emotional connection.”—Foreword Reviews

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jul 2

New books coming in July!

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jul 1

July is here, and so is Disability Pride Month! Use code DPM26UWISC to receive a 30% discount on select titles all month long. Browse recommended titles here: tinyurl.com/49yyz58u

In the middle, a banner reads CELEBRATE DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN PRESS, DISCOUNT CODE DPM26UWISC. The background resembles the disability pride flag, with a charcoal background and green/blue/white/yellow/pink stripes. At top right and bottom left, there are thumbnail images of eight book covers: Radium Girl, In the Province of the Gods, Thunderhead, Unswerving, Spirit Children, Recovering Bodies, AIDS in French Culture, and Unlearning Eugenics

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jul 1

June may be over, but our #PrideMonth discount continues for another few weeks! We're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu. Browse recommended titles here: tinyurl.com/35krd5nn

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 24

Submissions are now open for the Wisconsin Poetry Prizes! The Brittingham and Felix Pollak Prizes in Poetry will be judged by Paisley Rekdal and the Wisconsin Prize for Poetry in Translation will be judged by Jennifer Feeley. Learn more here: tinyurl.com/57e3ehza

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 24

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from literature to poetry to memoir. Check out some of our recommended titles at tinyurl.com/35krd5nn Use code PRIDE26UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 22

Many thanks to Bradley Bazzle & Necessary Fiction for this Review of Emily Mitchell's story collection, The Church of Divine Electricity! necessaryfiction.com/reviews/the-...

At top, a quote from the review: “Such a fine balance between literary and science fiction writing is rare, but Mitchell strikes it throughout her collection. . . . [She] uses her future worlds to exaggerate and examine phenomena present in our own.”—Necessary Fiction. Then, a photo of the cover of The Church of Divine Electricity. Then, a magenta banner that reads "full review at https://tinyurl.com/2u85akpe"

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 22

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu. Learn more about Gay Bar: The Fabulous, True Story of a Daring Woman and Her Boys in the 1950s: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/G/Gay-...

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 19

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC. Learn about @600mildollarman.bsky.social's memoir MAN MADE: IN SEARCH OF DADS, DADDIES, FATHER FIGURES, AND FATHERHOOD: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/M/Man-...

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 17

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from literature to poetry to memoir. Browse books in the Wisconsin Poetry Series here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Series/W/Wis... Use code PRIDE26UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 15

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu. Learn more about Lynn Miller's new novel, The Surrogate, here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 11

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu. Learn more about Bruce Snider's poetry collection, BLOOD HARMONY: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/B/Bloo...

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 11

Many thanks to The New Yorker for this lovely review of Line Nagell Ylvisåker's book, My World is Melting: Living with Climate Change in Svalbard, translated by Kelsey Camacho! Read the full review: www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

A screenshot of The New Yorker's books page, with the headline Briefly Noted: "The Lost Soldiers," "Homebound," "Once Upon a Time There Was Truth," and "My World is Melting," June 8, 2026. On the right, a photo of the cover of MY WORLD IS MELTING

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 9

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from literature to poetry to memoir. Browse more fiction here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Browse-by-Su... Use code PRIDE26UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu.

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 8

Many thanks to @publisherswkly.bsky.social for this review of Line Nagell Ylvisåker's MY WORLD IS MELTING: LIVING WITH CLIMATE CHANGE IN SVALBARD, translated by Kelsey Camacho! Read the full review: www.publishersweekly.com/9780299357344

At top, a photo of the cover of My World Is Melting. Then, a quote from the review: “Elegant. . . . Visceral descriptions of scarred landscapes in the aftermath of avalanches and floods merge with the author’s angst at realizing her world is not only changing but becoming more dangerous. This heartbreaking account mourns the passing of a lost world.”—Publishers Weekly

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 8

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use discount code PRIDE26UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu. Learn more about Brian Bouldrey's latest novel, The Good Pornographer, here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 5

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu. Learn more about Siew Hii's poetry collection, ENTERED SOME ALIENS, here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/E/Ente...

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 3

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from literature to poetry to memoir. Learn about our Living Out series here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Series/L/Liv... Use code PRIDE26UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu. #PRIDE #LivingOut #LGBTQmemoir #queermemoir

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 3

In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from queer literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC at uwpress.wisc.edu. Learn more about Juda Bennett's new book, QTOPIA: A MEMOIR OF LOVE, LAND, AND LIBERATION, here: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/Q/Qtopia

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· Jun 1

Happy June and happy PRIDE! In celebration of #PrideMonth, we're offering a 30% discount on dozens of books, from literature to poetry to memoir. Use code PRIDE26UWISC on in-stock books and preorders at uwpress.wisc.edu. Check back throughout the month as we feature more titles!

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· May 28

Many thanks to April Campbell & American Birding Association's Birding magazine for this wonderful review of Mariette Nowak's book, Birdscaping for Wisconsin and the Great Lakes Region! tinyurl.com/4f6amnj7

At top, a photo of the cover of BIRDSCAPING FOR WISCONSIN AND THE GREAT LAKES REGION. And then a quote from Birding magazine's review: “The resource you need! . . . A rare book that melds science and practical knowledge gleaned from years of careful observation into a joyful, wondrous story. One of the best books written on natural landscaping for birds, it is sure to become a dog-eared classic in every bird-lover’s library.”—Birding

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· May 26

Happy publication day to Juda Bennett, author of the new book QTOPIA: A MEMOIR OF LOVE, LAND, AND LIBERATION, out today! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/Q/Qtopia

On the left, a photo of the cover of QTOPIA. On the right, text reads AVAILABLE NOW and then there's a review quote and two blurbs: “The road to peace and love is paved with poise and self-discovery in Juda Bennett’s coming-of-New-Age memoir. . . . The prose is witty and unflinching in covering Bennett’s myriad travels. . . . Qtopia is a revealing coming-of-age memoir about a man’s quest to find his chosen family.”—Foreword Reviews. “As much about the future as the past, this memoir is a battle cry disguised as a love letter to anyone in search of queer utopia.”—Ned Asta. “Bennett’s beautiful memoir is as much about a fascinating time and place as it is about one charming, idealistic, fragile, brave young queer soul trying to find a chosen family—and himself. I’d follow this beguiling narrator anywhere!”—Elizabeth Graver

At top, a photo of the cover of QTOPIA. Then four blurbs: “The 1960s–70s era was a time of social upheaval and transformation in the US and beyond. Bennett’s memoir, focusing on his ventures into communal living and coming out as gay, among other things, provides a personal and intimate exploration of those tumultuous times.”—Timothy Miller. “An achingly tender memoir that is, at its heart, the story of how many gay men must leave behind loved ones in search of their chosen family. Bennett carefully deconstructs memoir as a form and then constructs a compelling narrative that is uniquely his own.”—Steve Majors. “Bennett’s triumph here comes from placing his past in the service of the now: Qtopia informs and invigorates current interests in how we live with intention and protect LGBTQ+ rights and families. His captivating story offers both inspiration and cautionary wisdom.”—Patrick Davis. “Vivid and sharply crafted. Bennett’s journey is both an on-the-road adventure and a coming out story. With unusual honesty and humor, Qtopia newly illuminates the converging promises of the hippie movement and gay liberation, and their challenges too.”—Stephen Vider

At top, a photo of the cover of QTOPIA. Then, two blurbs: “Takes us back to an era when ragtag groups of queer folks had the courage to be their true selves—together. With buoyant earnestness and self-deprecating charm, Bennett vividly retraces his path from virginal teenage hitchhiker to long-haired communard to slowed-down but still fabulous elder. A story about finding family in the least expected places and a testament to the power of feeling needed, Bennett’s tale reminds us, in our current hopelessness, that the heart of any true revolution is optimism. Qtopia is a tonic for our times.”—Michael Lowenthal. “The sweet, rollicking charm of Bennett’s commune memoir is Candide in reverse—a suburban gay boy, seemingly destined for the military, instead seeks out Eden and finds new family, first love, and a (forested) room of his own. Qtopia provides a touching and granular glimpse into the lived experience of dropping out, showing up, sharing everything, and sticking it out—even when the best of intentions start to unravel. Bennett went looking for a way of life and discovered, in this book, a way to see.”—Austin Bunn

At top, text reads "Launch event! Juda Bennett in conversation with Yvonne Fisher." Then there's a photo of the cover of QTOPIA. Then, text with the event details: June 4, Buffalo Street Books, Ithaca, NY

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· May 20

Now in paperback: Tito and His Comrades by Jože Pirjevec, with a foreword by Emily Greble: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/Tito...

On the left, a photo of the cover of Tito and His Comrades. At top, text reads "Now available in paperback!" and then there are two review quotes: “Much more than a stunning new biography. . . . This is a book written for the ages. . . . Offers a goldmine of information not just about Tito but Yugoslavia during tumultuous years.”—Southeastern Europe “[A] brilliant, monumental biography . . . Pirjevec’s task is to ascertain where the communist leader ended and the communist republic began.”—The Herald (Glasgow)

At top, a photo of the cover of Tito and His Comrades. Then two review quotes: “Remarkable. . . . Pirjevec’s achievement is truly impressive. . . . A significant contribution to Yugoslav historiography . . . and as a side benefit, it is tremendously entertaining.”—American Historical Review “Monumental. . . . Wonderfully written, easy to follow, well researched, and rich with primary sources, and an excellent resource for students. . . . The English edition is very welcome.”—Canadian Slavonic Papers / Revue Canadienne des Slavistes

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· May 19

Happy publication date to Luke Gramith, whose new book The Red Italians of Monfalcone: Everyday Fascism, Communist Horizons, and the Migration of an Italian Border Community Beyond the Iron Curtain is out today! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/T/The-...

On the left, a photo of the cover of The Red Italians of Monfalcone. On the right, text reads AVAILABLE NOW and then there are two blurbs: “An original study, methodologically and historiographically, based on extensive and impressive primary research.” — John Foot, author of Blood and Power: The Rise and Fall of Italian Fascism “Enriches a page of Cold War history on the southeastern borders of Europe. A multiethnic, working-class harbor, Monfalcone soon became an antifascist town and a communist bastion troubled by internal political conflicts and marked by Italian exodus and counterexodus. With an innovative approach to archives and oral history, Gramith writes a new chapter of the long-standing Adriatic question.” — Patrizia Dogliani, Historian, University of Bologna

University of Wisconsin Press@uwiscpress· May 12

Now available in paperback: Gay Bar: The Fabulous, True Story of a Daring Woman and Her Boys in the 1950s, written by Will Fellows and Helen P. Branson, with an introduction by Blanche M. Baker, and a foreword by Craig M. Loftin! Learn more: uwpress.wisc.edu/Books/G/Gay-...