When did the Louisiana State University Press open its doors?
The Louisiana State University Press opened its doors in 1935 at Louisiana State University. Its initial mission focused on publishing scholarly works for academic audiences.
Questions about Louisiana State University Press
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What are the primary fields covered by the Louisiana State University Press today?
Primary fields include southern history, southern literary studies, and environmental studies. They also cover the American Civil War, roots music, foodways, poetry, fiction, media studies, and landscape architecture.
Which book published by the Louisiana State University Press won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction?
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole was published in 1980 and won the 1981 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. Three titles have won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry from this press including Henry S. Taylor's The Flying Change in 1986.
Who provides domestic distribution for the Louisiana State University Press?
Domestic distribution for the press is currently provided by Longleaf Services at UNC Press. The University of North Carolina Press manages these logistics for LSU Press to ensure wide availability across domestic markets.
When did the Louisiana State University Press merge with The Southern Review?
In 2010, LSU Press merged with The Southern Review which is LSU's literary magazine. The company now oversees operations of this publication alongside its book program under one roof.