Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Introducing author2author, a new video series from Cornell University Press. Cornell University Press is lucky to have so many incredible authors across dozens of engaging subject areas. And we love to show them off—from our Guest Lecturers program connecting authors with classrooms, to our 1869 Podcast, we’ve learned there’s nothing better than listening to an author talk about the subject they’re passionate about. Well…except for two authors talking about the subject they’re passionate about! In our new series, author2author, we’ll be highlighting two (or maybe more ..read more

Friday, May 10, 2024 In our Backlist Blog series, we showcase books that keep coming to the top of our bestsellers list years after they were first published. In this edition, we explore Possessed: A Cultural History of Hoarding by Rebecca R. Falkoff, first published in May 2021. In the age of excess, where accumulation often overshadows necessity, the phenomenon of hoarding stands as a complex and often misunderstood aspect of human behavior. Delving into the depths of this intricate subject, Rebecca R. Falkoff’s illuminating work, Possessed: A Cultural History of Hoarding, invites readers on ..read more

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 For more than a decade now, Ithaca College students have interned in the Cornell University Press marketing department, where they have learned valuable on-the-job skills and, for some, where they kick-started their careers in publishing. Welcome to the latest edition of our new blog series, Ithaca College Interns Write. This post is written by Delaney Judson, a senior Writing and Theatre Studies student. Behind every woman battling the increasing restrictions on her reproductive healthcare is a clinician.  Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, states like Florida ..read more

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Are you ready to dive into the captivating life of a fiery Irishman who made waves in the heart of New York City? An Irish Passion for Justice reveals the life and work of Paul O’Dwyer, the Irish-born and quintessentially New York activist, politician, and lawyer who fought in the courts and at the barricades for the rights of the downtrodden and the marginalized throughout the 20th century. Learn more about this new book, which is available now in hardcover and ebook formats. In the hustle and bustle of New York City, amidst the towering skyscrapers and busy street ..read more

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 In The Last Ta’ifa: The Banu Hud and the Struggle for Political Legitimacy in al-Andalus, Anthony H. Minnema shows how the Banu Hud, an Arab dynasty from Zaragoza, created and recreated their vision of an autonomous city-state (ta’ifa) in ways that reveal changes to legitimating strategies in al-Andalus and across the Mediterranean. In 1110, the Banu Hud lost control of their emirate in the north of Iberia and entered exile, ending their century-long rule. In this Three Questions blog, Minnema answers our questions about writing his book. 1. What is your ..read more

Wow! Do You See a Palindrome? On April 24, 2024 (4/24/24), celebrate the balance and harmony in both numbers and words. For one day only, enjoy an incredible deal: all in-print books* at an incredible 50% off using code 094242490! The sale starts on Wednesday, April 24th, applying to any book purchase* until 11:59 pm (Eastern Daylight Time). That’s right: 4/24/24 for 24 hours! Interested? Watch the commercial below! Mark your calendars to keep the sale on your radar and join us for savings that reflect the symmetrical beauty of the date itself. This Flash Sale is one day only, so don’t miss ou ..read more

Monday, April 22, 2024 As we celebrate Earth Day in 2024, there’s no better time to reflect on the wealth of knowledge available to guide us in preserving our planet. Amid the environmental challenges we face, books serve as invaluable resources, offering insights, inspiration, and solutions. In this spirit, let’s explore a selection of titles from Comstock Publishing Associates, an imprint of Cornell University Press publishing books for both the academic and non-academic audience in the fields of science, nature, and the environment. Flourishing in the Age of Climate Change by William Thro ..read more

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 The Natural Border tells the recent history of Mediterranean rural capitalism from the perspective of marginalized Black African farm workers. Timothy Raeymaekers shows how in the context of global supply chains and repressive border regimes, agrarian production and reproduction are based on fundamental racial hierarchies. What is the social and ecological cost of eating industrialized farm products? And why should we care? In my book The Natural Border: Bounding Migrant Farmwork in the Black Mediterranean, I describe how the global agri-food industry wrecks t ..read more

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 In our Backlist Blog series, we showcase books that keep coming to the top of our bestsellers list years after they were first published. In the annals of history, the Cold War often conjures images of geopolitical tension, nuclear brinkmanship, and ideological confrontation between the superpowers of the United States and the Soviet Union. Yet, amid this grand narrative of global politics, there are countless untold stories waiting to be unearthed—stories of small nations, of individuals caught in the crossfire, and of cultural exchanges that transcended borders. It i ..read more

Buy One, Gift One? Tell me more! When you purchase a book, we’ll gift a copy of the same book to a recipient of your choice in the United States. Treat yourself AND surprise a family member, friend, or colleague. The Buy One, Gift One, sale starts on Wednesday, March 27th, applying to any book purchase* on Wednesday through 11:59 pm (Eastern Daylight Time) Friday, March 29th. Don’t miss out on this chance to double the delight of reading! A few days after your purchase, we’ll send you an online form to fill out providing us with the name and shipping address of the individual(s) you’d lik ..read more