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Northwestern University Press

188books in catalog
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About this publisher’s catalog

This catalog offers a thoughtful mix of intellectually engaged fiction and nonfiction, often exploring philosophical ideas, history, and cultural studies. Readers can expect a blend of literary narratives alongside scholarly works that examine political, social, and regional topics. The range is broad, inviting exploration across disciplines and styles.

What you’ll often find

  • Philosophical and phenomenological inquiries, including biographies of key thinkers
  • Literary fiction with historical or existential themes
  • Critical studies addressing race, ethnicity, and social power structures
  • Explorations of political theory and constitutional law through dialogue and analysis
  • Regional cultural histories and guides, including culinary narratives
  • Works blending literary criticism with social science perspectives
  • Texts that engage with modern intellectual movements and their histories

How to browse this shelf

  • Start by distinguishing between fiction and nonfiction to match your reading preference
  • Look for books focused on philosophy and intellectual history if interested in deep theoretical discussions
  • Browse regional or cultural studies for more narrative-driven or place-based explorations
  • Seek out literary fiction that often intersects with historical or philosophical themes
  • Use topic clusters such as political science, social critique, or phenomenology to narrow choices
  • Explore works that combine critical theory with literary analysis for interdisciplinary insights
  • Consider thematic interests like race, identity, or governance to guide your selection

Good fit if you like

  • Reflective and concept-driven narratives that challenge ideas and perspectives
  • Books that balance scholarly rigor with accessible prose
  • Explorations of cultural and political identity through both story and analysis
  • Literary works with a contemplative or philosophical tone
  • Nonfiction that offers dialogue-based or essayistic approaches to complex topics
  • Interdisciplinary studies that connect history, philosophy, and social sciences
  • Engagements with modern intellectual movements and their contemporary relevance

Generated from the books currently available in this catalog.

Authors published by Northwestern University Press

Herman MelvilleMarjorie PerloffNorthwestern University PressHélène CixousAleksander WatRandall HortonSteve DolinskyViola Spolin
  • Miserables — Victor Hugo

    Miserables — Victor Hugo

  • Moby-Dick, or The Whale: 150th Anniversary Edition (Melville) — Melville, Herman

    Moby-Dick, or The Whale: 150th Anniversary Edition (Melville) — Melville, Herman

  • Fission — Helga Königsdorf

    Fission — Helga Königsdorf

  • Moby-Dick, Or The Whale Volume 6, Scholarly Edition — Herman Melville

    Moby-Dick, Or The Whale Volume 6, Scholarly Edition — Herman Melville

  • Memory of the Body Essays on Theater and Death — Jan Kott

    Memory of the Body Essays on Theater and Death — Jan Kott

  • The Poetics of Indeterminacy Rimbaud to Cage — Marjorie Perloff

    The Poetics of Indeterminacy Rimbaud to Cage — Marjorie Perloff

  • Koan Khmer A Novel — Bunkong Tuon

    Koan Khmer A Novel — Bunkong Tuon

  • The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent Selected Essays — Lionel Trilling

    The Moral Obligation to Be Intelligent Selected Essays — Lionel Trilling

  • The Selected Stories of Siegfried Lenz — Siegfried Lenz

    The Selected Stories of Siegfried Lenz — Siegfried Lenz

  • The Tristan Legend A Study in Sources — Sigmund Eisner

    The Tristan Legend A Study in Sources — Sigmund Eisner

  • Lucifer Unemployed — Aleksander Wat

    Lucifer Unemployed — Aleksander Wat

  • Fog A Novel — Miguel de Unamuno

    Fog A Novel — Miguel de Unamuno

  • The Night of the Hunter A Biography of a Film — Jeffrey Couchman

    The Night of the Hunter A Biography of a Film — Jeffrey Couchman

  • Dead Weight A Memoir in Essays — Randall Horton

    Dead Weight A Memoir in Essays — Randall Horton

  • The Jacksonian A Play — Beth Henley

    The Jacksonian A Play — Beth Henley

  • Dark Conceit The Making of Allegory — Edwin Honig

    Dark Conceit The Making of Allegory — Edwin Honig

  • Rosie the Tarantula A True Adventure in Chicago’s Field Museum — Katie Macnamara

    Rosie the Tarantula A True Adventure in Chicago’s Field Museum — Katie Macnamara

  • Eardrums Literary Modernism as Sonic Warfare — Tyler Whitney

    Eardrums Literary Modernism as Sonic Warfare — Tyler Whitney

  • Salvage Poems — Cynthia Dewi Oka

    Salvage Poems — Cynthia Dewi Oka

  • The Hygienic Apparatus Weimar Cinema and Environmental Disorder — Paul Dobryden

    The Hygienic Apparatus Weimar Cinema and Environmental Disorder — Paul Dobryden