The University Press of Mississippi was founded in 1970 and is supported by Mississippi's eight state universities. UPM publishes scholarly books of the highest distinction and books that interpret the South and its culture to the nation and the world. From its offices in Jackson, the University Press of Mississippi acquires, edits, distributes, and promotes more than eighty new books every year. Over the years, the Press has published more than 1000 titles and distributed more than 2,600,000 copies worldwide, each with the Mississippi imprint.
The Egg Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss, Third Edition
The newest chapter in Mississippi’s monster football rivalry
Sylvia Plath Day by Day, Volume 2
1955-1963
The second and final volume in a series that details the daily life of one of America’s most powerful, intriguing writers
Ken Russell
Interviews
Collected interviews with the unconventional British filmmaker discussing his colorful life and career in movies and television
Hanna-Barbera, the Recorded History
From Modern Stone Age to Meddling Kids
A comprehensive look at one of the world’s most influential entertainment companies in celebration of its artistry in sound, music, and character voices
Gunlore
Firearms, Folkways, and Communities
A balanced assessment of gun culture and its folklore in America
Dream and Legacy, Volume II
Revisiting King in the Post-Civil Rights Era
An examination of race and politics since 2020 through the lens of Martin Luther King’s vision
Seasons at Lakeside Dairy
Family Stories from a Black-Owned Dairy, Louisiana to California and Beyond
A brilliant storytelling showcase of the enduring legacy of a Black-owned dairy and its impact across generations
Rupturing Rhetoric
The Politics of Race and Popular Culture since Ferguson
How popular media reinforce and resist the false narrative of postracialism
Ghostwriter
Shakespeare, Literary Landmines, and an Eccentric Patron's Royal Obsession
Two people, principal and ghostwriter, collaborate on the controversial story of Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, and his alleged affair with Queen Elizabeth I.
From Gum Wrappers to Richie Rich
The Materiality of Cheap Comics
A fascinating dive into the understudied material history of comics