The following is an excerpt from Norman Maclean: A Life of Letters and Rivers. In the first biography of one of Montana‘s most celebrated writers, author Rebecca McCarthy draws on their long friendship as well as stories from friends, family, colleagues, and others to reveal the forces and events that shaped the author-educator and formed the bedrock of his beloved stories. Use promo code WSPRING24 at checkout on our website for 40% off and free shipping through May 31, 2024. When Norman and his father stepped off the train in Hanover, New Hampshire, they found themselves in a small New Englan ..read more

Based on over twenty years of collaborative research with the Skidegate Haida community, Skidegate House Models by Robin K. Wright features vital cultural context on the Skidegate model village carved by Haida artists for the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. While promoters of the Chicago World’s Fair used the village to celebrate the perceived “progress” of the dominant society, for Skidegate residents it provided a means to preserve their history and culture. After the exposition, the models went to the Field Museum of Natural History and many were dispersed from there to other collections, but fo ..read more

We are delighted to welcome the Association for Asian American Studies and its members to Seattle for AAAS 2024. This year marks fifty years of contributions to Asian American literary history here at the University of Washington Press and whether or not you’re attending the conference, we have lots in store to celebrate, including author talks and readings that are open to all. Read on for information about upcoming events and new and forthcoming releases, and visit our virtual exhibit to discover more notable books in Asian American studies. We are pleased to offer AAAS members a 30% discoun ..read more

The vast and diverse California coast is an awe-inspiring place of exploration and discovery, full of life forms that are shockingly unfamiliar. In the newly released guidebook Between the Tides in California—a follow-up to the popular Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon—scientific experts reveal the hidden worlds of the intertidal zone, profiling sites from the remote northern seashores to the popular beaches of Southern California. Richly illustrated and accessibly written, the book transforms readers into nearshore detectives, with each species offering unique clues about the environ ..read more

For Earth Month 2024, we invite you to explore environmental awareness, advocacy, and resilience through curated reading lists. Browse books in environmental studies below and don’t miss our past selection of books on the natural world with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. Capturing Glaciers: A History of Repeat Photography and Global WarmingPhotographs of receding glaciers are one of the most well recognized visualizations of human-caused climate change. Historian Dani Inkpen explores the use of repeat glacier photographs, examining what they show, what they obscure, and how they influence ..read more

In recognition of Earth Month, we’re sharing books that will inspire you to go out and explore. With information on how to forage edible and medicinal plants, dig razor clams, create a garden of native plants, and more, these books offer a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world. Between the Tides in Washington and Oregon and Between the Tides in California These essential guides to exploring beaches and tidepools of the Pacific Coast feature full-color photographs, site profiles, fascinating stories of animal and plant species, and an accessible introduction to how coastal ..read more

The Association for Asian Studies annual conference draws thousands of scholars for multiple days of dynamic sessions, events, and a lively book exhibition. This year, the University of Washington Press is excited to welcome AAS 2024 to Seattle from March 14 to 17. If you’re attending in person, visit us at booth 806 to browse selected and award-winning books in Asian studies, Asian art and art history, and more. Our virtual exhibit is open now, featuring a similarly wide array of new and notable books. AAS members can use code WAAS24 at checkout for a 30% discount and free shipping on all ord ..read more

Taiwan, a society of twenty-three million people in Asia, can be thought of as living two lives. From one perspective, it is a bright, vibrant democracy at the forefront of LGBTQ+ rights, avant garde art and film, and student activism. On the other hand, it is a geopolitical hotspot, caught in a great power rivalry and a lynchpin of the semiconductor industry, critical for global supply chains and militaries around the world. Between these two poles exist countless social, cultural, and political issues that animate Taiwan and the field of Taiwan studies, rich for scholarly excavation. These i ..read more

The University of Washington Press joins the Yakama Nation, Northwest Native tribes, and the many individuals, organizations, and institutions grieving the loss of elder Virginia Beavert, who passed away on February 8 at the age of 102. Beavert, who was also known by her Yakama name, Tuxámshish, was a noted Native scholar and linguist and a tireless advocate for tribal culture and traditions. Virginia Beavert (1921–2024). Still photo from Confluence Project. “UW Press is honored to have published three books in collaboration with the legendary and deeply knowledgeable Virginia Beavert,” says p ..read more

The Critical Ethnic Studies and Visual Culture series encourages innovative interdisciplinary antiracist work that challenges and transforms our understandings of race, ethnicity, and the visual. As we prepare for the College Art Association (CAA) annual conference, taking place in Chicago from February 14 to 17, we are pleased to announce the inaugural series publications: Resisting the Nuclear: Art and Activism across the Pacific, edited by Elyssa Faison and Alison Fields, an interdisciplinary collection featuring historians, anthropologists, artists, and activists who explore the multifacet ..read more