July 19, 2013
Mike the Tiger has symbolized the spirit and resolve of Louisiana State University for over seventy-five years. Fiercely confident, keenly competitive, marvelously clever, and the only live tiger to reside… READ MORE
July 18, 2013
Once the mighty superhero Commander Invincible, thirty-nine-year-old Vincent Shepherd now faces new enemies: downsizing, a second divorce, and the strains of fatherhood. Decades ago, Vince made a living fighting supervillains,… READ MORE
July 17, 2013
The literary tradition of New Orleans spans centuries and touches every genre; its living heritage winds through storied neighborhoods and is celebrated at numerous festivals across the city. For booklovers,… READ MORE
July 9, 2013
LSU Press Poet Ava Leavell Haymon was recently selected as Louisiana’s new poet laureate. She will serve a two-year term from 2013–2015. “I’m honored and thrilled to be appointed poet… READ MORE
July 1, 2013
As the New York-reared editor of the Southern Biography series, I didn’t see anything odd or unusual about including John U. Monro on our list of titles. “Just how is… READ MORE
June 27, 2013
From Cornerstone/Summer and Fall 2013
From Cornerstone/Summer and Fall 2013
June 21, 2013
In our modern society of technical gadgets and rapid access to information via the Internet and tablets/smart phones, a question frequently offered is, Why should I be interested in that?… READ MORE
June 6, 2013
Our fiscal year ends June 30 and before we close out this budget year, we thought we’d share some more information about how LSU Press donors make a difference and… READ MORE
In his in-depth analysis of the works of Ann Petry (1908–1997), Keith Clark moves beyond assessments of Petry as a major mid-twentieth-century African American author and the sole female member… READ MORE