SUNY Press

12/24/2025

"Revolutionary New York is a timely and important addition to the historiography of New York State. Bruce Dearstyne has assembled a team of expert authors who illustrate that New York State has been, and continues to be, a site of revolutions. As our state and nation commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in 2026, it is important to note that New York State has been at the forefront of the struggle for the ideals put forth in the Declaration of Independence, which very much continues today." — Devin R. Lander, New York State Historian

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12/23/2025

Ever wondered how iconic film scores are created, and why they stay with us forever? New in paperback, OVERHEARING FILM MUSIC takes you backstage with three generations of legendary movie soundtrack composers, from classic Hollywood melodramas to modern cinematic epics like STAR WARS and HARRY POTTER.

Through exclusive interviews and insightful essays, John Caps explores how film scoring evolved from the silent era to today’s digital age, covering jazz influences, symphonic revivals, choral music, and the vital contributions of African American and female composers. It’s a true master class in the art of scoring for the screen.

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12/23/2025

: The SUNY Series, Studies in Human Rights addresses diverse human rights issues from innovative, interdisciplinary perspectives. Submissions exploring contested histories, limits, vernaculars, or new applications of human rights are encouraged. https://tinyurl.com/yprpxwp9

12/22/2025

Ever wonder how the American love of vacations and the outdoors began? In this week’s , A PASSIONATE LIFE, from Promotions Manager Michelle Alamillo, we meet W. H. H. Murray—the Boston preacher who sparked a movement and sent 19th-century city dwellers rushing into the Adirondack wilderness in search of health, adventure, and renewal.

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12/22/2025

We’re very sorry to learn that SUNY Press author and former editorial board member Eduardo Mendieta has passed away. He was a generous and gentle colleague, and also served as a reader on manuscripts. He will be missed.

Professor Eduardo Mendieta, a member of the Department of Philosophy from 2015-2024, passed away on December 17, 2025.

12/22/2025

Sean Gerrity holds up a copy of his book Beyond Emancipation: Maroon Freedoms in US Literature, 1850–1862, now available in paperback! Order it this month at 50% off with code SHDAYS25 at https://tinyurl.com/yra6cayk.

12/21/2025

"This richly detailed study of the five elements in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain thought is an exemplary work of constructive theology … Thanks to Chapple's lucid writing style, his argument will be accessible to specialists and nonspecialists alike. This well-written book will be a valuable resource for those interested in South Asian religions, practitioners of Yoga, and readers interested in ecology in general." — Choice Reviews

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12/20/2025

Our latest Author Q&A with Adam W. C**n explores the vibrant world of contemporary Nahua writing—its innovation, its political force, and its deep roots in ancestral knowledge. It’s a fascinating look at the award‑winning THE SERPENT’S PLUMES and the practice of “making the word flourish.

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12/20/2025

Celebrate the Holidays and Save 50%!

Celebrate the season and save 50% on a vibrant mix of titles —from Gloria E. Anzaldúa's genre-defying interconnected stories and a granddaughter's intimate portrait of Eleanor Roosevelt, to a novel that's part airport thriller, part family drama, and part love story, and a dive into the rich cultural history of Yiddish New York.

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12/19/2025

Good morning and happy holidays from SUNY Press, where some 2026 titles have just arrived.

12/19/2025

As higher education faces financial, political, and safety crises, the voices most impacted are often sidelined.

Forthcoming in March 2026, THE CAMPUS CRISIS TOOLKIT brings together 40+ faculty, staff, and student perspectives to examine campus closures, layoffs, exigency declarations, and more, offering hard-earned lessons from the front lines.

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12/19/2025

In this fourth and final episode of the Almanac podcast, Christine Gelineau celebrates the Winter Solstice and converses with Rebecca Hart Olander, editor and director of Perugia Press.

In this fourth episode Christine Gelineau converses with Rebecca Hart Olander, editor and director of Perugia Press on the topics of publishing, what editors...