Tag: Lust on Trial

December 19, 2019

Ten Books for People Who Love New York City

New York City is one of the world’s major cultural centers. It’s dense population and iconic sites, such as the Statue of Liberty and Central Park, are the perfect backdrop to its colorful history and people. This list of books—as...

March 30, 2019

Media Roundup: Books About New York City History Authored by Women, or Includes Essays by Women

It’s the second to last day of Women’s History Month. From a colorful look at Anthony Comstock’s attempt to rid New York City of vice, to a collection of essays that shed light on the politics and ideals of the...

November 14, 2018

#TurnItUp Neighborhoods: New York, Brooklyn, and Harlem’s People, Places, and History

Think university presses only publish monographs and textbooks? Think again. University presses can play a critical role in publishing books about the cities and regions in which we reside. In light of #TurnItUp Neighborhood, today’s post features excerpts from some...

May 3, 2018

Documenting Censorship’s Pyrrhic Victories

This week, our featured title is Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. Today, we are happy to present a guest post from author Amy Werbel. Enter our book giveaway by Friday at 1 PM for...

May 2, 2018

Q&A With Amy Werbel On Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock

This week, our featured title is Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. Today, we are happy to present an exclusive interview with author Amy Werbel. Enter our book giveaway by Friday at 1 PM for...

May 1, 2018

Introducing Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock

This week, our featured title is Lust on Trial: Censorship and the Rise of American Obscenity in the Age of Anthony Comstock. In this video, author Amy Werbel introduces the book and it’s place in American history. Enter our book giveaway by Friday at 1...