LSU Press

LSU Press Louisiana's premier academic publisher, established in 1935. Over half of the books we have published remain in print around the world.

Founded in 1935, LSU Press quickly established itself as one of the nation’s outstanding scholarly presses and continues to garner national and international accolades, including four Pulitzer Prizes. For 75 years, LSU Press has published significant works of scholarship and preserved Louisiana's history and culture. LSU Press is a nonprofit book publisher dedicated to the publication of scholarly

, general interest, and regional books. An integral part of LSU, the Press shares the university’s goal of the dissemination of knowledge and culture. LSU Press is one of the oldest and largest university presses in the South and among the outstanding publishers of scholarly books in the country. It holds membership in the Association of American University Presses, the largest organization of scholarly publishers in the world. LSU Press performs a service of inestimable value to the scholarly community as well as to the broader world of our state and even to society itself. Unlike a commercial publisher—which focuses on making money by publishing for popular audiences, LSU Press publishes works of scholarly, intellectual, or creative merit. The Press exists to disseminate knowledge, and as a nonprofit institution it is mission-driven, not profit- driven. Publications must undergo rigorous assessment by outside scholars and receive the favorable recommendation of the University Press Committee, a group of distinguished faculty. By attracting outstanding authors and publishing outstanding books, we contribute to LSU’s academic prominence through scholarly inquiry and ensure LSU’s significant contribution to the world of scholarly endeavor. Additionally, as the only regularly publishing university press in Louisiana, we take seriously our mission to promote the achievements of our state and region and educate readers about its history.

Join Christopher Gonzales at the Ithaca Artist Market tomorrow, Friday, August 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Ithac...
08/07/2025

Join Christopher Gonzales at the Ithaca Artist Market tomorrow, Friday, August 8, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in Ithaca, NY. Copies of "Return of the Lost Son" will be available for purchase! https://bit.ly/returnofthelostson

08/07/2025

Please join us now for a live event featuring author John Shelton Reed! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, “The Ramos Gin Fizz.”

“Gonzales contends with the slipperiness of memory, shifting relationship to the past, and the human desire for stories ...
08/07/2025

“Gonzales contends with the slipperiness of memory, shifting relationship to the past, and the human desire for stories to contain our grief.”—J. D. Schraffenberger

Happy to "Return of the Lost Son" by Christopher Gonzales! https://bit.ly/returnofthelostson

“It is a story of ‘effervescent boosterism’ and its disappointments, of the gap between image and reality.”—Steven ConnH...
08/05/2025

“It is a story of ‘effervescent boosterism’ and its disappointments, of the gap between image and reality.”—Steven Conn

Happy to "Sandhill Cities" by J. Mark Souther, the newest addition to the Making the Modern South Series! https://bit.ly/sandhillcities

"Damian Shiels's deeply impressive 'Green and Blue' ranks as one of the most important of all Civil War ethnic soldier s...
08/01/2025

"Damian Shiels's deeply impressive 'Green and Blue' ranks as one of the most important of all Civil War ethnic soldier studies."—Civil War Society: https://bit.ly/46NO3Xb

07/31/2025

Please join us now for a live event featuring author Bradley Morgan! He will be discussing and answering questions about his new LSU Press book, “Frank Zappa's America.”

“This nuanced analysis of the intersection of politics and war during one of the most tumultuous periods in American his...
07/31/2025

“This nuanced analysis of the intersection of politics and war during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history offers insights into leadership, decision making, and the complex nature of civil-military relations.”—Journal of American History: https://bit.ly/3TnUNTX

“‘The Iron Dice of Battle’ is a forcefully argued study of leadership. The author is especially effective in dealing wit...
07/30/2025

“‘The Iron Dice of Battle’ is a forcefully argued study of leadership. The author is especially effective in dealing with Johnston’s personality, the geography of military operations in the Western Theater.”—Journal of American History: https://bit.ly/3GuLn69

"For those researching life on the home front in Alabama, 'The Consequences of Confederate Citizenship' is a fine volume...
07/29/2025

"For those researching life on the home front in Alabama, 'The Consequences of Confederate Citizenship' is a fine volume on a family from the upper demographic."—Emerging Civil War: https://bit.ly/44LPVi1

“‘Most Fortunate Unfortunates’ is a richly composed portrait of a distinctive institution in a singular setting.”—Journa...
07/29/2025

“‘Most Fortunate Unfortunates’ is a richly composed portrait of a distinctive institution in a singular setting.”—Journal of American History: https://bit.ly/3TX5nBl

"Fruitful and fascinating, offering up a panoply of new angles on an already rich field.”—The Journal of Southern Histor...
07/29/2025

"Fruitful and fascinating, offering up a panoply of new angles on an already rich field.”—The Journal of Southern History on "Red Reckoning: The Cold War and the Transformation of American Life": https://bit.ly/4lbAK7x

“Plenty has been written about the great man in the past, but Morgan has found fresh ground to plough here. . . . Morgan...
07/28/2025

“Plenty has been written about the great man in the past, but Morgan has found fresh ground to plough here. . . . Morgan digs deep into Zappa’s messaging and examines the occasionally ignored intentions. It’s a rare book that makes us love the subject more than we did going in.”—Music Connection: https://bit.ly/4l0iVaq

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