Kalamazoo Diaries #2: This Conference is Berserk!
The second full day at the 45th annual International Congress on Medieval Studies started with 15 copies of my brand new book on one side of the booth…
May 15, 2010
Books
Kalamazoo Diaries #1: The First Day
Please allow me to introduce myself. I am The Berserker. You can call me Berserk for short. I am escorting Natalie, Anna, and Suzanne to Kalamazoo (or “Kzoo” as the pros call it) for the 45th annual International Congress on Medieval Studies.
May 13, 2010
Fall-Winter 2010 Catalogues Have Arrived!
University of Toronto Press is very pleased to announce that our Fall-Winter 2010 catalogues have arrived.
May 12, 2010
Watching YouTube with Dr. Strangelove
Four years ago when I started to contemplate writing a book about YouTube I was aware that Internet companies can grow and fade faster than crocuses in the Spring. Would there be any ‘Tube to watch by the time the lengthy process of research, writing, and publishing a scholarly book ran its course? Google snapped up the young Internet start-up and made history with what was to become one of the fastest growing Web properties. While the future remains unwritten, it is clear that YouTube will be around for a while, and more importantly, amateur online videography is now a permanent part of media culture.
April 1, 2010
2010 Classics, Medieval, & Renaissance Catalogue
University of Toronto Press is pleased to present its 2010 Classics, Medieval & Renaissance catalogue, now available online for your convenience.
March 10, 2010
Dispatches from ISA 2010
The annual meeting of the International Studies Association took place February 17—20 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Representing a broad array of scholars from across the globe and reflecting a variety of disciplinary interests, ISA gave us the opportunity to connect with new scholars, spread the word about UTP, and, of course, to encounter friends and colleagues we too seldom see.
February 26, 2010
Schiesari’s Beasts and Beauties
In a lot of ways, my cat and I are quite similar. Like him, I enjoy naps, appreciate a good meal and like being held from time to time – but only when it’s my idea. At the same time, I would hate to be a housecat, confined to the home and ignorant of the world outside. Certainly a product of my generation, if I were an animal, I’d be a tough one to domesticate.
February 19, 2010
Let’s Do the Time Warp Again?
While perusing the internet, I found this interesting article from CNN that reveals a group known as “Timewarpians;” people who dress up and adopt the manners and morals of past ages into their every day life. Some reflect that this is a reaction to modern day stresses and problems.
February 8, 2010
Launch of Latin Poets and Italian Gods
The Classics Lounge of the University of Toronto’s Lillian Massey Building was the site of a gathering worthy of the gods themselves last Friday evening. The launch of Elaine Fantham’s book Latin Poets and Italian Gods, based on her 2004 Robson lectures, inspired an enthusiastic turnout. Those who attended were well-rewarded by Fantham’s remarks that evening, as she eruditely shared colourful anecdotes about her distinguished career and the scholars she has worked with throughout the years.
January 18, 2010
New Year, New Intern
The byline may say Elizabeth Glenn, but this actually being written by Cailin, the new marketing intern. This is my second day, and I’m having a great time getting to know how things work here at UTP. I’m already becoming well-versed in the ancient and noble art of filing. ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ… I always thought knowing that song might come in handy someday!
January 12, 2010