University Press offering new state, regional titles

From: The Mississippi Business Journal | Date: November 8, 2004| Author: Lofton, Lynn | Copyright information

JACKSON - It's been a busy year for the University Press of Mississippi (UP) where 60 to 65 books are published annually. Several of these new titles have regional interest and will make great holiday gifts, according to director Seetha Srinivasan.

"'The Great Houses of Mississippi' is a coffee table book that has 40 photos of houses by Mary Rose Carter and substantial text by Mary Carroll Miller who has a knack for making architecture come alive," she said.

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