Special Post-Election Catalog: Fearless Books for Perilous Times

Never before in The New Press's twenty-five-year history have we issued a . . .

The New Press Remembers Peter Kwong

PETER KWONG (1941–2017)

The New Press Remembers Marilyn Young

MARILYN YOUNG (1937–2017)

How Much Is That Book in the Window?

The New Press’s 25th anniversary window display contest is underway (running through August 31), and all independent booksellers are encouraged to . . .

Ava DuVernay’s 13th Features New Press Authors

We are very proud that Ava DuVernay’s Academy Award–nominated documentary 13th features six New Press authors and their . . .

Jane Mayer Honored with 2016 New Press Social Justice Award

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and Charlotte McDonald-Gibson have each garnered major accolades for their respective new books,  . . .

Arlie Hochschild’s Strangers in Their Own Land Named to Short List for National Book Award

The National Book Foundation announced on October 6 that Arlie Hochschild’s  . . .

Gara LaMarche Elected Chair of New Press Board

Michelle Alexander Receives 2016 Heinz Award

Acknowledging her tremendous contributions made toward criminal justice reform, the Heinz Family Foundation has honored Michelle Alexander with a . . .

Susan Burton Featured as Starbucks "Upstander"

Susan Burton, founder of A New Way of Life Re-Entry Project and author of the . . .

American Book Award for We Too Sing America

On August 12, Deepa Iyer won an  . . .