Literature

Presenting: Writers and their Work

Liverpool University Press is proud to announce the recent strategic partnership with Northcote House Publishers for the publication of the highly regarded series Writers and their Work. To celebrate this partnership, we’re giving you a look at what you can expect from the series… Jack London is the first title to be published under the new partnership. … Continue reading

Literature

Walter Greenwood’s ‘Love on the Dole’ – 10 minutes with Chris Hopkins

To celebrate the release of Walter Greenwood’s 'Love on the Dole', author Chris Hopkins discusses the evolution of Love on the Dole and unveils the unpublished works of Walter Greenwood. Can you tell us a bit about Walter Greenwood and the context in which Love on the Dole was written? Walter Greenwood was born in a very impoverished area of … Continue reading

Literature, News

Liverpool University Press to publish ‘Writers and their Work’ series

Northcote House Publishers and Liverpool University Press (LUP) have agreed a strategic partnership for the publication of the long-running series Writers and their Work. With immediate effect, LUP will assume responsibility for more than 400 backlist titles and a frontlist of around 10 new books a year. The partnership will also see the titles digitised and … Continue reading

Literature

Rupert Brooke in the First World War – 5 Minutes with Alisa Miller

To celebrate the release of Rupert Brooke in the First World War, we caught up with Alisa Miller to discuss the poetry of the First World War and the life behind the man who wrote 'The Soldier'. Firstly, could you tell us a bit about Rupert Brooke and what compelled you to focus your research on … Continue reading

Literature, Liverpool Interest

The Liverpool English Dictionary – In conversation with Tony Crowley

Tony Crowley is transforming our understanding of the history of Liverpool, one word at a time. To celebrate the launch of The Liverpool English Dictionary, we quizzed him on the evolution of language in Liverpool and his favourite 'Scouse' words.  Tweet your pictures of Liverpool to @livunipress by 25th October for a chance to win a free copy … Continue reading