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Wesleyan University Press has an editorial program that focuses on poetry, music, dance, science fiction studies, film-TV, and Connecticut history and culture. Publishing in its current form since 1957, the press has published an internationally renowned poetry series, collecting five Pulitzer Prizes, a Bollingen, and three National Book Awards in that one series alone. The mission of the press is to develop and maintain a sound and vigorous publishing program that serves the academic ends and intellectual life of the university and beyond.
In 2018 Wesleyan acquired titles published by Paris Press (1995–2018). Paris Press was founded with the mission of publishing groundbreaking yet overlooked literature by women and educating the public about its books and authors. Wesleyan is proud to keep these important books in print.
“Ian’s poetry project about the student victims in Sichuan is an ambitious, long-time endeavor. His project demonstrates a deep understanding of the tragic event and the humanitarian loss in a society. The poetry often deals with the intuitive and compelling translations of simple Chinese characters that make up a Chinese name. When a child is born, the family, rich or poor, always bestows all the best wishes, hope, and imagination to this newborn baby through the act of naming. Our names are always carefully chosen, and they reflect the mentality within Chinese culture. The names are often poetically striking. Ian’s writing comes from his deep fascination for cross-cultural practices and profound understanding of Chinese history and literature.
I see this work as conceptual as can be. It is a beautiful and persistent effort of a poet’s heart and mind working together, dealing with our tragic reality.”
We are thrilled that two Wesleyan titles are honored by the Connecticut Center for the Book as finalists for 2020 Connecticut Book Awards. Sol LeWitt: A Life of Ideas is a finalist in the nonfiction category. And Forever Seeing New Beauties: The Forgotten Impressionist Mary Roger Williams, 1957–1907 is a finalist for the 2020 Spirit…
September 19th is National Dance Day. Celebrate by checking out some recent titles from Wesleyan University Press! Our newest dance publication is The Grand Union: Accidental Anarchists of Downtown Dance, 1970–1976 by Wendy Perron. The book explores the legacy of The Grand Union, a leaderless improvisation group in SoHo in the 1970s that included people who became…
