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We publish in a wide range of scholarly and cultural fields for general readers, scholars, and students. Home of the Pitt Poetry Series.

https://upittpress.org/

NOT the official account of the university.
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University of Pittsburgh Press @upittpress.bsky.social · Mar 7
To our many new followers: we are a publisher of scholarly books and poetry. We also publish regional studies of Western PA.

We are not, notably, the official Blusky account of the University of Pittsburgh.
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@wesa.fm interviews Larry Glasco about August Wilson, Pittsburgh, and Wilson's creative genius. Listen here: www.wesa.fm/arts-culture...

August Wilson's American Century: Life as Art is out today!
New biography centers on how Pittsburgh shaped August Wilson
In "August Wilson's American Century," biographer Laurence A. Glasco deeply explores how his hometown helped make August Wilson the man and artist he was.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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"August Wilson's American Century" is out today! This book is a revealing study of Pittsburgh’s influence on one of America’s most acclaimed playwrights and was listed by Pioneer Press (Minneapolis-St. Paul) as a most anticipated release for 2026. Read more: bit.ly/49W53Mj @upittpress.bsky.social
Promotional graphic for "August Wilson's American Century" by Laurence A. Glasco. The graphic presents the cover image for the book on the left-hand side, which contains a black and white image of August Wilson with a notepad and pen. Next to the cover image is a white, transparent box with a review quote by John W. Miller which reads, "August Wilson belongs among Shakespeare, Goethe, and Ibsen as one of the great playwrights of all time. Laurence A. Glasco has uncovered the life and labor behind the art." Below the quotation and next to the cover image is the University of Pittsburgh Press logo in black.
February 10, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Thrilled to see August Wilson's American Century, which publishes tomorrow (!), on this list!
choicereviews.bsky.social Choice Reviews @choicereviews.bsky.social · 23h
Our roundup of #ForthcomingTitles in #AfricanAmericanStudies from the latest issue of Choice Magazine is now available. A list of the latest and soon-to-be-released publications through July 2026. ow.ly/7CVM50YbV3x
#academic #publishing
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
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The ghost of editor @mickodopolous.bsky.social will be "floating" at #AAG2026. Cultivating book projects on behalf of @upittpress.bsky.social.

Buy him a drink, or grab an appointment here bit.ly/3MdV2AX
to tell him your bookish thoughts.
University of Pittsburgh Press at AAG - Mick Gusinde-Duffy
Mick Gusinde-Duffy, Editor at Large for U Pitt Press will be available for book meetings throughout the conference. Bring your groundbreaking political geography projects for discussion.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:52 PM
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Read poetry from our #BlackHistoryMonth reading list!

The speaker of Kameryn Alexa Carter’s ANTEDILUVIAN attempts “to wade through agoraphobia, parse out their relationship with God, and navigate falling in love.” @upittpress.bsky.social
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Antediluvian - University of Pittsburgh Press
|9780822967675|Poems|Antediluvian engages with themes of the ecstatic, desire, mental illness, and spirituality. Written in part during the COVID-19 pandemic, the book’s speaker calls on an…
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February 7, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Looking forward to sharing insights from my new book Narco-Democratization at @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society, and Rule of Law seminar series on 10 February: cisrul.blog/event/dr-all...
Dr Allan Gillies Presents his New Book ‘Narco-Democratization: Organized Crime and Political Transition in Bolivia’
On Tuesday 10 February at 2-3.30pm in Edward Wright F61 and on Teams, Dr Allan Gillies (University of Glasgow) will speak on his new book ‘Narco-Democratization: Organized Crime and Political…
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January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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For those looking for a greater understanding of the Twin Cities and the histories of race, citizenship, and immigration in the US that have led to this moment, the university of minnesota press is sharing this list of books for greater understanding, some of which are open access.
Books for Understanding ICE in Minnesota - University of Minnesota Press
The surge of ICE and CBP enforcement in the Twin Cities and Minnesota has deeply impacted staff at the press, our families, and our neighbors. For those interested in learning... READ MORE
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February 3, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Really looking forward to speaking @linneansociety.bsky.social on Wednesday 4 February - do come along if you are free!
linneansociety.bsky.social The Linnean Society of London @linneansociety.bsky.social · 18d
What counted as knowledge in Britain’s age of exploration...and who decided?

On Wed 4 Feb, @edwinrose.bsky.social explores how natural knowledge was shaped by travel, collecting, and exchange - and whose voices were left out.

6–8pm · Burlington House

Find out more: buff.ly/ypMIRvt
Edwin Rose in front of the front cover of his latest book - British Practices of Natural History.
February 2, 2026 at 10:27 PM
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Our new edition of Winter Stars by Larry Levis is out today! With a gorgeous new cover and an introduction by Paisley Rekdal, Winter Stars is now available everywhere!

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February 3, 2026 at 4:07 PM
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“From Virile to Sterile” by Adriana Novoa explores the complex gendering of science, modernity, and civilization in eighteenth and nineteenth century Argentina. Available for pre-order: bit.ly/4jQnN2Z
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A graphic containing a 3D image of the book cover for "From Virile to Sterile" by Adriana Novoa. The cover presents the title in red and blue text, and the subtitle and author name in black text, along with vintage illustrations of a sword and feather. There is also an illustration in the middle of the cover which depicts a man assisting another man with tying his waistcoat in front of a dressing table, and a woman peering in to watch them through a door. The University of Pittsburgh Press logo can be found next to the cover in white, and the background of the image is an enlarged version of the illustration found on the book cover.
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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“Galileo's Fame” by Anna-Luna Post offers a welcomed new perspective on the volatile dynamic between early modern fame and science in Italy, and argues that fame is often shaped through human intervention. Available now: bit.ly/4r8bTUE
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Graphic containing a 3D image of the book cover for "Galileo's Fame" by Anna-Luna Post, which contains a blue illustration of a religious figure: a male angel with wings blowing a horn, with a snake-like figure around him. The book's title can be found on the cover in red text, and the author name and subtitle is in black text. Next to the cover, the University of Pittsburgh Press logo can be found in white, and the background of the image is an enlarged version of the illustration taken from the book cover.
February 3, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Finished copies of August Wilson's American Century are in and look stunning!

Details and preoder here: upittpress.org/books/978082...

On sale February 10th
February 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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No Rhododendron is a finalist for the 2026 PEN Open Book Award! Congrats, Samyak!

See all of the finalists here: pen.org/2026-pen-ame...

The winners will be announced on March 31st.
January 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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Out now: “Insurgent Veins” from University of Pittsburgh Press reframes the relationship between Indigenismo Studies and Indigenous Literature, arguing that they are not mutually exclusive but overlap in significant ways. Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/45jFqSL
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Promotional graphic for "Insurgent Veins" which displays the book cover to the right-hand side of the image. Beside it in white text reads a review quote from Juan De Castro, "...an important, much-needed introduction to current Indigenous thought and literature in Latin America, as well as to the indigenista tradition that preceded it." In the bottom left corner, the logo for University of Pittsburgh Press can be found in white. The background of the graphic is an enlarged version of the image from the cover, which shows a woman in veiled clothing, covering one eye, and red veins can be found flowing around her.
January 29, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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“Beatty’s poems are not peaceful paeans to gathering rosebuds in May. She gets the torpor of the city, she understands there is an underlying violence to this place.”

Kristofer Collins @kcollins1974.bsky.social on the work of Jan Beatty. pghrev.com/blood-on-the...
Blood on the Bricks: Reflections on Jan Beatty’s Mad River Thirty Years On - Pittsburgh Review of Books
In 1995, I was halfway through my third sputtering year at the University of Pittsburgh where I was spending an ever-dwindling quantity of my time in the
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January 29, 2026 at 2:03 PM
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Migwi Mwangi is the winner of the 2026 Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize! His collection, Desire Path, was selected by Terrance Hayes and will be published as part of the Pitt Poetry Series in September 2026. Congrats, Migwi!

Details here:
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January 28, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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Our Spring/Summer 2026 catalog is live!

Take a look at our upcoming titles, including poetry, Latin American Studies, Asian Studies, Urban history, among many others: upittpress.org/spring-summe...
January 27, 2026 at 6:27 PM
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From University of Pittsburgh Press, ”Reading the World” by Edwin D. Rose explores how natural history connects diverse individuals and information from across the globe.
Read more here: bit.ly/4b5WvU3
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A promotional graphic for “Reading the World”. The book cover can be found on the left-hand side of the image, with a review quote next to it, reading, “A nuanced account of natural history as a collaborative and materially grounded endeavour, revealing how books functioned not only as outputs but also as crucial tools in the circulation and expansion of natural-historical knowledge” in white text and in front of a green background. Underneath, the University of Pittsburgh Press logo can be found in front of a cream background.
January 27, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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emerging from flu A to say hey hello I’m thankful that my next book, out March 3 from @upittpress.bsky.social , is included on this list of the most anticipated poetry books of 2026. It’s titled _with snow pouring southward past the window_ & you can find a link to preorder in my bio 🦭🦅🖤🫶🏼
January 21, 2026 at 11:58 PM
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“Dice rolling…sound like a miniature version of fate, and for a few hours I’m not a poet revising a line; I’m a half-elf mapping stars or a bard trying to charm the gods,” writes @briangyamfi.bsky.social, author of What God in the Kingdom of Bastards (@upittpress.bsky.social). at.pw.org/WRGyamfi
On the left, Writers Recommend in white text over a red background. On the right, Brian Gyamfi's author headshot.
January 21, 2026 at 6:03 PM
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Announcing the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize!

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Patricia Grace King of Durham, England is the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize - University of Pittsburgh Press
Pittsburgh, PA – Patricia Grace King, of Durham, England, is the winner of the 2026 Drue Heinz Literature Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious prizes for a collection of short fiction. King’s co...
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January 21, 2026 at 3:24 PM
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New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:

Check out Ben Maldonado (@harvard.edu)’s review of @npcrowe.bsky.social (U of North Carolina-Wilmington)’s book _Forgotten Clones: The Birth of Cloning and the Biological Revolution_ pub 2021 @upittpress.bsky.social

#hstm

Review available @hnetreviews.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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✊ "Rehabilitate Marx!" say Jan Mervart and Jiří Růžička.

In this vivid dive into post-Stalinist #Czechoslovakia, this book reveals how Communist Party intellectuals broke from rigid orthodoxy to reimagine #Marxism itself.
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A promotional graphic for the book Rehabilitate Marx! by Jan Mervart and Jiří Růžička. On the left is the book cover, featuring a minimalist red, black, and white design with the subtitle “The Czechoslovak Party Intelligentsia and Post-Stalinist Modernity.” On the right is a black text box with a red background containing a blurb that reads: “Mervart and Růžička’s absorbing book examines three interwoven schools of thought—Marxist humanism, techno-optimism, and dialectical determinism […] compelling reading.” The quote is attributed to David Bakhurst. The University of Pittsburgh Press logo appears at the top right.
January 20, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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New on H-Sci-Med-Tech:

Check out @heatherlwellis.bsky.social (@sheffielduni.bsky.social)’s review of @stephenrcase.bsky.social (Olivet Nazarene Uni)’s book _Creatures of Reason: John Herschel & the Invention of Science_ 2024 @upittpress.bsky.social

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January 19, 2026 at 3:27 PM
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The book is now up on @upittpress.bsky.social website. Very exciting! Check it out here: upittpress.org/books/978082...
Narco-Democratization - University of Pittsburgh Press
|9780822967989|Organized Crime and Political Transition in Bolivia|The development of the global illicit drug trade has posed significant challenges to democracy throughout Latin America. Scenes of vi...
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January 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM