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.
Sickly Vapors
Disease and Doctoring in the Old South
An examination of southern healthcare history from colonial days through the Civil War and Reconstruction
Memory Work
White Ignorance and Black Resistance in Popular Magazines, 1900-1910
How post-Reconstruction periodicals used opposing rhetorical strategies to shape public memory
Frankie McIntosh and the Art of the Soca Arranger
A richly contextualized memoir from a celebrated soca arranger and musician
Conversations with Lenard D. Moore
A fundamental collection of sixteen interviews with the esteemed writer and former president of the Haiku Society of America
Bayou Dilemma
Louisiana in Crisis and Change
Powerful perspectives on the historical and present-day challenges facing the state of Louisiana
A Republican's Lament
Mississippi Needs Good Government Conservatives
A political writer’s compelling mix of history, political analysis, and personal angst
TeenSet, Teen Fan Magazines, and Rock Journalism
Don't Let the Name Fool You
The first book to closely examine the influence TeenSet had on popular music and cultural commentary as well as the value of teen fan magazines
Opening Weekend
An Insider's Look at Marketing Hollywood's Hits and Flops
Coming soon, the firsthand account of a studio insider’s adventures in movie marketing
The Sides of the Sea
Caribbean Women Writing Diaspora
An essential study focused on theories of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality in the work of contemporary Caribbean women writers
Ghosts of Atlanta
Cultural Gentrification of the Black Mecca
An interrogation exposing the endangered identity of Black America’s capital city
Gaspar Noé
Interviews
A first-of-its-kind collection of interviews that documents Noé’s engagement with the feverish reception of his work and received ideas about his life and politics
Conversations with Todd McFarlane
A nuanced portrait of McFarlane’s polarizing character shown through collected interviews with the renowned comics creator
Anderson's Alice
Walter Anderson Illustrates Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Walter Anderson’s bold visual translation of the Lewis Carroll classic, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
All the Things We Didn't Say
Two Memoirs
Reflections of family, life, and love in Mississippi between grandmother and granddaughter
Film by Design
The Art of the Movie Poster
A beautifully illustrated study of the crucial role movie posters play in shaping the trajectory of films
One Tough Dame
The Life and Career of Diana Rigg
A detailed biography of the esteemed actress, before, during, and after The Avengers
Wichita Blues
Music in the African American Community
An examination and celebration of the distinct sound of Wichita’s regional blues tradition
Larry Brown
A Writer's Life
The first biography of Mississippi’s beloved blue-collar writer who redefined southern fiction
In Silence or Indifference
Racism and Jim Crow Segregated Public School Libraries
An unflinching history critiquing librarianship during the Jim Crow era
Cabin Boys, Milkmaids, and Rough Seas
Identity in the Unexpurgated Repertoire of Stan Hugill
The first analysis of a long-missing collection of ribald songs of the sea
Alan J. Pakula
Interviews
A concise yet comprehensive overview of the director’s illustrious career, from his early days in Hollywood to his rise as a major filmmaker
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
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
The Egg Bowl
Mississippi State vs. Ole Miss, Third Edition
The newest chapter in Mississippi’s monster football rivalry
Ken Russell
Interviews
Collected interviews with the unconventional British filmmaker discussing his colorful life and career in movies and television
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
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.