Reference & Literary Studies

Claire Cock-Starkey

“This lovely little volume explores all sorts of library trivia about libraries all over the world . . . . Every page holds engagingly written facts and anecdotes interesting, curious, or even startling, and you’ll find yourself absorbed in discovery as you wander from one entry to another. It is like browsing a little mini-library in itself.” —Manhattan Book Review

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2018 144 p. 41/4 x 63/4 192 Cloth ISBN: 978-1-85124-472-0 $17.50

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Improbable Libraries

A Visual Journey to the World’s Most Unusual Libraries

Alex Johnson

“Fascinating. . . . A valuable visual culture book that doubles as a travel resource.” —Los Angeles Times “This delightful book will give bibliophiles everywhere ideas for how to exhibit their collection as well as add some destinations to their bucket list. A great option for the children’s room, too.” —Library Journal

2015 240 p. 7 x 7 250 color plates 193 Cloth ISBN: 978-0-226-26369-4 $27.50

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Hyphens & Hashtags*

*The stories behind the symbols on our keyboard

Claire Cock-Starkey

In our digital world, we owe much of our ability to communicate to the punctuation marks, mathematical symbols, and other glyphs that hover on the edges of our keyboard. Hyphens & Hashtags presents the histories and modern usages of punctuation marks and other symbols, revealing the long road many have taken on their way to general usage.

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2021 192 p. 43/4 x 71/4 194 Cloth ISBN: 978-1-85124-536-9 $22.50

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Does Science Need a Global Language?

English and the Future of Research

Scott L. Montgomery

“It may seem obvious that English is the one truly global language, but Scott Montgomery, himself a professional translator, is the first to assess the costs and benefits of this fact with such clarity.”—Steve Fuller, University of Warwick

“Montgomery gives a clear overview of the issues surrounding any possible international language of science, and makes a convincing argument for the acceptance of the reality of the place of English in the world. . . . Fascinating.” —The British Journal for the History of Science

2013 240 p. 6 x 9 1 halftone, 7 line drawings, 1 table 195 Cloth ISBN: 978-0-226-53503-6 $22.50

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Advice from the Chicago Style Q&A

The University of Chicago Press Editorial Staff

“If you would expect a ‘Best-Of anthology’ from the Chicago Manual of Style Q&A page to be a dry affair, it is time to think again. . . . This little guide book is the smart and sassy English teacher that we all wished we had.” —Publishing Research Quarterly

“A wonderful blend of substance and snark—both a useful reference and a fun (yes, fun) read.” —Mignon Fogarty, author of Grammar Girl’s Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing

2016 112 p. 51/2 x 81/2 196 Cloth ISBN: 978-0-226-37064-4 $17.00

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How to Write a BA Thesis, Second Edition

A Practical Guide from Your First Ideas to Your Finished Paper

Charles Lipson

How to Write a BA Thesis is the only book that directly addresses the needs of undergraduate students writing a major paper. It offers step-by-step advice on how to move from early ideas to finished paper, including choosing a topic, writing a proposal, conducting research, developing an argument, and writing and editing the thesis.

2018 432 p. 6 x 9 4 maps, 28 halftones, 29 tables 197 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-43091-1 $24.00

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Immersion

A Writer’s Guide to Going Deep

Ted Conover

“A warm and generous guide for students and others aspiring to produce the kind of finely observed prose that represents journalism’s literary apex. . . . [Conover’s] clear voice and thoughtful instructions will be invaluable to undergraduate and graduate students embarking on their first ambitious projects. Professors and veteran journalists will appreciate Conover’s definition of immersion journalism, his defense of craft, and his discourse on ethics.”—Journalism & Mass Communication Quarterly

2016 192 p. 51/2 x 81/2 198 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-11306-7 $18.00

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The Truth about Language

What It Is and Where It Came From

Michael C. Corballis

“Using a wealth of well-researched anecdotes about Neanderthals, cave paintings, gesturing apes, and well-trained border collies (to name a few), Corballis exemplifies moments of the human and animal minds fine-tuning their abilities to communicate. His journey into the written world is equally broad and insightful. . . . A thrill to read.” —Kirkus

Who Reads Poetry

50 Views from Poetry Magazine

Edited by Fred Sasaki and Don Share

“Poetry is most often defended by poets, so this anthology is a welcome addition to the chorus from outside voices.” —The Millions, “Must-Read Poetry Books”

“This collection appeals to the habitual reader of poetry and to the reader who has been wanting to read more poetry. We find that people like ourselves and people unlike ourselves all agree on one thing: Poetry has a lot to offer, and is not only relevant, but necessary.”—Minneapolis Star Tribune

2017 240 p. 6 x 9 2 halftones, 1 map 200 Cloth ISBN: 978-0-226-50476-6 $24.00

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Pitch of Poetry

Charles Bernstein

“Often elliptical, argumentative, and personal, this is a radical work about the nature of poetry and of language itself.”—Publishers Weekly

“[Bernstein’s] pitches for the importance of otherwise marginal experimentalist poets are luminously intelligent. . . The ‘official verse culture’ has a formidable antagonist.” —Times Literary Supplement

“Compulsively readable. . . . This compelling ‘pitch’ will leave readers with a sense of poetry’s everexpanding range and the danger of remaining complacent in the face of its power.”—Choice

2016 352 p. 6 x 9 4 halftones 201 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-33208-6 $28.00

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London in Quotations

Compiled by Jaqueline Mitchell

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life; for there is in London all that life can afford.” —Samuel Johnson

London is one of the world’s great cities—a source of inspiration to generations of poets, novelists, journalists, and commentators who have visited or called it home. This slender volume—filled with wise, witty, and sometimes scandalous quotes—presents the full range of impressions the city has made.

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2014 96 p. 31/2 x 41/2 202 Cloth ISBN: 978-1-85124-401-0 $11.00

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A Conspiracy of Ravens

A Compendium of Collective Nouns for Birds

Compiled by Samuel Fanous

“A few collective nouns for birds are still heard, . . . but your companion at the lakeside would be surprised to hear you cry, ‘Behold, a posse of herons,’ or see you recoil at a ‘dropping of pigeons.’ These are included . . . together with a ‘soar of kites,’ a ‘wake of buzzards,’ and a ‘merl of blackbirds.’” —Times Literary Supplement

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2014 144 p. 41/4 x 63/4 126 halftones 203 Cloth ISBN: 978-1-85124-409-6 $17.50

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The Real McCoy

And 149 Other Eponyms

Claire Cock-Starkey

“Those who have a fascination with the origin of place names and interesting words will appreciate the excellent research and clean, clever writing skills on display in this little book. Each of the 150 eponymous words or phrases in the book has its own fascinating story, and each is well told by the author. This is perfect for a road trip or to keep on the bedside table.” —Manhattan Book Review

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2019 144 p. 41/2 x 7 204 Cloth ISBN: 978-1-85124-498-0 $17.50

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Just the Job

How Trades got their Names

Alexander Tulloch

In this highly original book, linguist Alexander Tulloch examines the etymology behind a selection of trades and professions, unearthing intriguing bits of historical information along the way. Here readers will find explanations of common surnames, such as Spencer, Hayward, and Fletcher; obsolete jobs such as pardoner, cordwainer, or telegraph boy; and roles for the modern era, such as wedding planner, pundit, and sky marshal. Packed with additional etymological information and literary quotations, this book will appeal not only to linguists, but to anyone interested in the quirky twists and turns of meaning that have led to the familiar job titles of today. Victorian Views on Pronunciation as Told in the Pages of Punch

David Crystal

In We Are Not Amused, renowned English-language expert David Crystal has explored the most common pronunciation-related controversies during the reign of Queen Victoria and brought together the cartoons and articles that poked fun at them, adding insightful commentary on the context of the times.

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2018 96 p. 61/4 x 81/4 54 halftones 206 Cloth ISBN: 978-1-85124-478-2 $25.00

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The Flash Press

Sporting Male Weeklies in 1840s New York

Patricia Cline Cohen, Timothy J. Gilfoyle, Helen Lefkowitz Horowitz, in association with the American Antiquarian Society

“The authors have managed to unearth and collate a remarkable amount of enriching detail about a curiously fleshy moment in the history of New York publishing.” —New York Times Book Review

“Almost half of the book’s text is reprints in full of stories from the press.”—Commercial Dispatch

2008 288 p. 6 x 9 49 halftones, 2 figures 207 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-11234-3 $20.00

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Some Words of Jane Austen

Stuart M. Tave

“Tave’s book is one critical study of her novels which Jane Austen could have read with nothing but pleasure, so accurately and subtly does he probe the profound meaning of her art. Tave’s work is, very probably, the best interpretation of Austen’s meaning ever written. . . . The old is made fresh, and the new, familiar, as Tave continually produces, by virtue of his masterful grasp of the Austen canon, new ore from what one might have supposed to be exhausted veins.” —Nineteenth-Century Fiction

2019 304 p. 51/2 x 81/2 208 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-63339-8 $20.00

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Jane Austen’s Names

Riddles, Persons, Places

Margaret Doody

“Doody makes a convincing argument that Jane Austen imbued most, if not all, of her character and place names with historical, geographical, or social significance, and provides the historical and cultural context necessary to understand the import of each of these careful naming choices. . . . A delightful, edifying read for both scholars and lay Austen fans.” —Library Journal

2015 440 p. 6 x 9 25 halftones 209 Cloth ISBN: 978-0-226-15783-2 $38.00

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A Year of Quotes

Edited by James R. Kincaid

Tenderly and irreverently anthologized by Dickens scholar James R. Kincaid, this collection mines the British author’s beloved novels and Christmas stories as well as his lesser-known sketches and letters for “an around-the-calendar set of jolts, soothings, blandishments, and soarings.”

“Dickens was a chronicler of Victorian times, an entertainer and a fighter for social justice. So what book lover wouldn’t want a daily quote to chew on to start the day?” —Our Windsor

2018 208 p. 41/2 x 71/4 210 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-56374-9 $16.00

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Alice in Space

The Sideways Victorian World of Lewis Carroll

Gillian Beer

“An erudite, witty and intimate journey through Wonderland. . . . Reading Alice in Space is like participating in a marvelous dinner party conversation as the author moves freely and easily among the intricate interrelationships of Victorian culture.”—Times Higher Education

“Beer takes us on a vertiginous voyage through the wonderlands of [Carroll’s] creation. She explores the scientific and ethical questions of his time and reveals how the comic—and dark—fantasy of the Alice books often conveys the subtlety of his dissenting views.” —Marina Warner, author of Stranger Magic

2018 320 p. 6 x 9 21 halftones 211 Paper ISBN: 978-0-226-56469-2 $29.00

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Elizabeth I

Translations, 1592–1598

Elizabeth I

“A mine of interesting materials for Elizabethan scholars. . . . Janel Mueller and Joshua Scodel provide here a series of documents which will allow readers to acquire an unique insight into Elizabeth’s formative years.”—Carlo M. Bajetta, Times Literary Supplement

2009 512 p. 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 5 halftones 212 Cloth ISBN: 978-0-226-20132-0 $68.00

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Chicago by the Book

101 Publications That Shaped the City and Its Image

Caxton Club

““The perfect study of the perfect library of the perfect Chicago provincial. . . Absorbing.” —Chicago Tribune

“As one would expect from the Caxtonians, the production value is high—the book is brimming with images of first editions and related illustrations, ephemera, and photography—and the content is a delightful miscellany.” —Fine Books & Collections