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08/17/2023

LISTEN: Author Gadi Sagiv discusses his new book JEWISH BLUES with Renee Garfinkel on New Books Network's Van Leer Institute Series on Ideas podcast

Gadi Sagiv, "Jewish Blues: A History of a Color in Judaism" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023)

08/16/2023

JEWISH BLUES by Gadi Sagiv, which explores the significance of the color blue within the context of Jewish heritage, is one of the great summer reads highlighted in this article from The Jewish Link - Expanded Edition:

Reviewing: “First Impressions: Sefer Ḥassidim and Early Modern Hebrew Printing,” by Joseph A. Skloot. Brandeis University Press, 2023. Through this fascinating work, the author embarks on a scholarly journey into the first two printings of the renowned pietistic work, Sefer Chassidim. That sem...

08/16/2023

WE'RE HIRING! Our Acquisitions department is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support our editors in acquiring scholarly and semi-popular books for publication by Penn Press. More info here: https://ow.ly/yPXz50PzUGT

University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Pe...

08/15/2023

LISTEN: Author Andrew D. Berns discusses his book THE LAND IS MINE on the Seforim Chatter podcast!

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08/14/2023

Sign up for new book announcements from Penn Press in the subjects of your choosing, and you'll get special discount codes in each email! https://www.pennpress.org/subscribe/

08/13/2023

ICYMI: On our blog, a PDF discussion guide for Richard Vague's groundbreaking new book THE PARADOX OF DEBT! https://ow.ly/xEfU50Px1EJ

08/12/2023

Our Fall 2023 catalog highlights our new releases in American history, medieval history, Jewish and religious studies, political science, urban studies, literature, and beyond—plus exciting news about our journals! Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/upenn/fall-2023-catalog

08/12/2023

ICYMI: Penn Press to become publisher of Nova Religio

In 2024, the University of Pennsylvania Press will become the publisher of the journal Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions,

08/11/2023

THE MILITARY AND THE MARKET by Jennifer Mittlestadt and Mark R. Wilson provides "an excellent analysis of how the United Statea defense establishment shapes, and is shaped by, external economic trends and business marketplaces" according to a new review from The Strategy Bridge. Read more:

Looking beyond more traditionally studied factors such as battlefield tactics, leadership, and military strategy, new studies under the general War and Society umbrella take into account social dynamics such as race, class, and gender in the context of national defense and warfare. In the case of T

08/10/2023

New on the blog: Check out our PDF discussion guide for Richard Vague's groundbreaking new book THE PARADOX OF DEBT!

Richard Vague's The Paradox of Debt examines the assets, liabilities, and incomes of the United States, private and public sector, to reveal its net

08/09/2023

NEWS: Penn Press to become publisher of Nova Religio. Read more on our blog:

In 2024, the University of Pennsylvania Press will become the publisher of the journal Nova Religio: The Journal of Alternative and Emergent Religions,

08/08/2023

Don't forget to check out Franklin's Faves, a special section of our website featuring a rotating selection of 20 great titles for a special *75% OFF* discount! Browse the books now, and don't forget to come back soon to see what new titles are added:

Welcome to Franklin’s Faves—a special section of the Penn Press website where you’ll always find 20 of our favorite titles for 75% off the listed price! Below, you can shop... READ MORE

08/06/2023

Don't forget to check out our Fall 2023 catalog, featuring new releases in American history, medieval history, Jewish and religious studies, political science, urban studies, literature, and beyond—plus exciting news about our journals! https://ow.ly/qppu50PsoE8

08/04/2023

ICYMI: Author Urvashi Chakrav discusses her award-winning book FICTIONS OF CONSENT with Brandi K. Adams in an interview for ACMRS (Arizona Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies)'s The Sundial:

Interview by Brandi K. Adams in conversation with Urvashi Chakravarty, author of Fictions of Consent: Slavery, Servitude, and Free Service…

08/03/2023

Our Fall 2023 catalog is here! https://ow.ly/JkKy50Pseew

08/02/2023

In a new essay for Tablet Magazine, author AJ Berkovitz (A LIFE OF PSALMS IN JEWISH LATE ANTIQUITY) explores the history behind how the Book of Psalms became part of the traditional Jewish liturgy:

When—and how—did these readings become part of the traditional Jewish liturgy?

08/02/2023

Don't miss column from Thomas Edsall in The New York Times Opinion Section, which draws upon Catherine J. Ross's book A RIGHT TO LIE? to explore the question of whether Trump's lies about the 2020 election are protected by the First Amendment:

Does free speech protect Trump’s election lies?

08/01/2023

Interested in receiving new book announcements, being the first to learn about our sales, and getting special email subscriber discounts? Sign up for Penn Press emails today!

Sign up today to receive emails from Penn Press! If you subscribe to our “All New Books” list, you will receive emails periodically announcing our recent releases across all subject... READ MORE

07/30/2023

From the blog: Learn more about Matthew W. Maguire's CARNAL SPIRIT, including how you can buy it for 75% off:

Today's post comes from Penn Press’s Direct Mail and Advertising Manager, Tracy Kellmer, continuing a blog series in which Tracy will explore one of the

07/29/2023

Congratulations to author Richard Vague, whose new book THE PARADOX OF DEBT is one of The Wall Street Journal's bestselling hardcover business titles this week! https://ow.ly/3EhS50Po0ln

07/29/2023

ICYMI: John Tolan's ENGLAND'S JEWS is "an excellent resource for anyone interested in the Jews’ place in English history during the 1100s-1300s," according to a new review from The Jewish Link - Expanded Edition. Read more:

Reviewing: England’s Jews: Finance, Violence and the Crown in the 13th Century, by John Tolan. University of Pennsylvania Press, 2023. This scholarly book offers an in-depth look at the Jews’ place in English history during the 1200s. The author has meticulously researched the topic and provided...

07/28/2023

LISTEN: Author Joel D. Anderson discusses his book REIMAGINING CHRISTENDOM with Evan Zarkadas on New Books Network's Medieval History podcast

Joel D. Anderson, "Reimagining Christendom: Writing Iceland's Bishops Into the Roman Church, 1200-1350" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023)

07/27/2023

Our new blog series, Tracy Picks a Franklin's Fave, continues! Read more to learn about Matthew W. Maguire's CARNAL SPIRIT, including how you can buy it for 75% off:

Today's post comes from Penn Press’s Direct Mail and Advertising Manager, Tracy Kellmer, continuing a blog series in which Tracy will explore one of the

07/26/2023

Richard Vague's THE PARADOX OF DEBT is now 20th on USA TODAY's Best-selling Booklist!

Explore best-selling books, reviews, and recommendations at USA Today's Best-selling Booklist. Discover captivating fiction, inspiring non-fiction & expert critiques.

07/25/2023

JEWISH LIFE IN MEDIEVAL SPAIN by Jonathan Ray "offers a wealth of information to those studying Jews in the Middle Ages or Spain in the Middle Ages." Read more at Medievalists.net:

Focusing on mostly the later medieval period, this book examines the Jewish community in Spain, covering a turbulent period that saw much happen within the community as well as in their relations with their Christian and Muslim neighbours.

07/25/2023

ICYMI: Richard Vague's THE PARADOX OF DEBT explores "the idea that debt, particularly private debt, is an overlooked but powerful economic force whose understanding will help manage economies better in the future," according to Jim Alkon in a thoughtful review for BookTrib. Read more:

Share Tweet Share Pin The Paradox of Debt by Richard Vague What's it About? Underpinned by pioneering data analysis and the author’s lifetime of experience in the financial world, this book is essential for anyone who wants to understand the deep, underlying dynamics of the American economy. “De...

07/24/2023

LISTEN: Author Jennifer Westerfeld discusses her book EGYPTIAN HIEROGLYPHS IN THE LATE ANTIQUE IMAGINATION on Medievalists.net's Byzantium and Friends podcast!

A conversation with Jennifer Westerfeld on the scripts used to write ancient Egyptian, especially hieroglyphs. Their last attested use was in the 390s AD, ending their long history in our period. Meanwhile, Greek, Roman, and Christian observers were developing their own theories about how the script...

07/21/2023

Interested in receiving new book announcements, being the first to learn about our sales, and getting special email subscriber discounts? Sign up for Penn Press emails today! https://www.pennpress.org/subscribe/

07/19/2023

ICYMI: Penn Press author, translator, and editor Jody Enders (IMMACULATE DECEPTION AND FURTHER RIBALDRIES, among others) discusses her experience translating medieval French farce in a new post (pt. I of II) for Hopscotch Translation!

Jody Enders introduces us to the shocking and hilarious world of Medieval French farces and to the difficulties of translating them for the stage.

07/19/2023

2024 journal pricing for libraries & new title info is now available on our blog:

2024 will be a year of growth for the University of Pennsylvania Press journals program: our list will expand to twenty-five titles (including four

07/19/2023

EVENT: Don't miss author Justine S. Murison discussing her book FAITH IN EXPOSURE in a virtual talk hosted by The Library Company of Philadelphia tomorrow, Thursday 7/20, at 7 p.m. ET! Register today:

July 20th, 2023 7:00 p.m. ET Virtual Event | Free Recent legal history in the United States reveals a hardening tendency to treat religious freedom and sexual and reproductive freedom as competing, even opposing, claims on public life. They are united, though, by the fact that both are roo...

07/18/2023

WATCH: Author Richard Vague discusses his new book THE PARADOX OF DEBT on NBC4's Daytime Columbus:

Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania Press When you hear politicians talk about debt and its impact on the economy, that almost always means government debt. But private debt actually has a huge imp…

07/17/2023

Massachusetts followers: Author William F. Schulz will discuss his new book REVERSING THE RIVERS, reflecting on his decade-plus as head of Amnesty International USA, in a talk at Sawyer Free Library this Thursday 7/20 at 6:30 p.m. ET! Register now: https://ow.ly/Q9na50PesYS

07/16/2023

LISTEN: Author Brent Cebul discusses his new book ILLUIONS OF PROGRESS with Nathan Moore on New Books Network's NB History podcast!

Brent Cebul, "Illusions of Progress: Business, Poverty, and Liberalism in the American Century" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2023)

07/15/2023

If you're attending , visit our booth in the book exhibit tomorrow, Sunday 7/16, when we'll be giving away our display copies to graduate students and contingent scholars between 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. (limit two books per person)!

07/14/2023

We are all set up at the Society for Historians of the Early American Republic's annual meeting! If you're attending , come visit us in the book exhibit, and either way, don't forget to stop by our virtual exhibit store for 40% off books: https://site.pennpress.org/shear-2023/

07/13/2023

For four weeks beginning today, the article “On Indexing: The Birth and Early Development of an Idea,” is available to read for free from the Journal of the History of Ideas on Project MUSE: https://muse.jhu.edu/pub/56/article/901490

07/13/2023

Our friends at the Folger Shakespeare Library have shared a great interview with author Debapriya Sarkar about her new book POSSIBLE KNOWLEDGE! Read more:

Folger Shakespeare Library is the world's largest Shakespeare collection, the ultimate resource for exploring Shakespeare and his world. Shakespeare belongs to you. His world is vast. Come explore. Join us online, on the road, or in Washington, DC.

07/12/2023

ICYMI: Publishers Weekly has a brief report on Wharton School Press joining Penn Press as an imprint!

Wharton School Press, the book publishing arm of the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, has become an imprint of the University of Pennsylvania Press.