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that is part of the

University of Oregon The University of Oregon (UO, U of O or Oregon) is a public research university in Eugene, Oregon. Founded in 1876, the institution is well known for its strong ties to the sports apparel and marketing firm Nike, Inc, and its co-founder, billion ...

in Eugene,

Oregon Oregon () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. T ...

. Since June 1, 2005, books published by UO Press have been distributed by the

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Publications

''Best Essays Northwest''

''Best Essays Northwest'' (2003) is an anthology of

essay An essay is, generally, a piece of writing that gives the author's own argument, but the definition is vague, overlapping with those of a letter, a paper, an article, a pamphlet, and a short story. Essays have been sub-classified as formal a ...

s featuring a foreword by

National Book Award The National Book Awards are a set of annual U.S. literary awards. At the final National Book Awards Ceremony every November, the National Book Foundation presents the National Book Awards and two lifetime achievement awards to authors. The Nat ...

-winner

Barry Lopez Barry Holstun Lopez (January 6, 1945 – December 25, 2020) was an American author, essayist, nature writer, and fiction writer whose work is known for its humanitarian and environmental concerns. In a career spanning over 50 years, he ...

. The contributions are "drawn from the pages of ''

Oregon Quarterly The ''Oregon Quarterly'' is an American alumni magazine published by the University of Oregon in Eugene, Oregon Oregon () is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of O ...

''— the University of Oregon's award-winning magazine — and the annual ''Oregon Quarterly'' Northwest Perspectives Essay Contest."

Northwest Review Book series

''Kesey'' (Book 16) is a collection of notes, manuscripts and drawings by

Ken Kesey Ken Elton Kesey (September 17, 1935 – November 10, 2001) was an American novelist, essayist and countercultural figure. He considered himself a link between the Beat Generation of the 1950s and the hippies of the 1960s. Kesey was born in ...

, author of '' One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest''. From the University of Oregon Library Special Collections and originally published in 1977, the works were "selected to illustrate the writer's creative process." ''An Anthology of Northwest Writing: 1900–1950'' (Book 17) is a collection featuring writings by

Woody Guthrie Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter, one of the most significant figures in American folk music. His work focused on themes of American socialism and anti-fascism. He has inspired ...

Mary Barnard Mary Ethel Barnard (December 6, 1909 – August 25, 2001) was an American poet, biographer and Greek-to-English translator. She is known for her elegant rendering of the works of Sappho, a translation which has never gone out of print. ''Paideu ...

and

Eva Emery Dye Eva Emery Dye (1855 – February 25, 1947) was an American writer, historian, and prominent member of the women's suffrage movement. As the author of several historical novels, fictional yet thoroughly researched, she is credited with "romant ...

('' The Conquest''. Originally published in 1979, "Authors and pieces were selected to represent writings typical of the region and time, speak about the history of the region, or simply as enduring, quality prose." ''Dialogues With Northwest Writers'' (originally published in 1982) features interviews with writers such as

Ursula K. Le Guin Ursula Kroeber Le Guin (; October 21, 1929 – January 22, 2018) was an American author best known for her works of speculative fiction, including science fiction works set in her Hainish universe, and the '' Earthsea'' fantasy series. She was ...

Tom Robbins Thomas Eugene Robbins (born July 22, 1932) is a best-selling and prolific American novelist. His most notable works are "seriocomedies" (also known as "comedy drama"), such as ''Even Cowgirls Get the Blues''. Tom Robbins has lived in La Conner ...

Lawson Fusao Inada Lawson Fusao Inada (born May 26, 1938) is a Japanese American poet. He was the fifth poet laureate of the state of Oregon. Early life Born May 26, 1938, Inada is a third-generation Japanese American (''Sansei''). His father, Fusaji, worked as a ...

John Keeble John Leslie Keeble (born 6 July 1959) is an English pop and rock drummer. He is best known for his membership of the 1980s new wave band Spandau Ballet. Early years Keeble was athletic as a child, playing both football and cricket. He bought ...

Richard Hugo Richard Hugo (December 21, 1923 – October 22, 1982), born Richard Franklin Hogan, was an American poet. Although some critics regard Hugo as primarily a regionalist, his work resonates broadly across place and time. A portion of Hugo's work re ...

, James Welch,

and others about their writings and inspirations. ''Warnings: An Anthology on the Nuclear Peril'' (originally published in 1984) is a collection of "fiction, poetry, essays, art and an interview discussing implications of the nuclear age. Contributors include

, William Stafford,

Patricia Goedicke Patricia Goedicke (June 21, 1931 – July 14, 2006) was an American poet. Biography Born Patricia McKenna in Boston, Massachusetts, she grew up in Hanover, New Hampshire, where her father was a resident psychiatrist at Dartmouth College. During ...

, Gary Snyder,

John Haines John Meade Haines (June 29, 1924 – March 2, 2011) was an American poet and educator who had served as the poet laureate of Alaska. Early life John Mead Haines was born in Norfolk, Virginia. He was the son of a career Navy officer and moved fro ...

, and Robert Morris."''Warnings: An Anthology on the Nuclear Peril'' ~ Amazon.com
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External links

"''Best Essays NW'': Perspectives from ''Oregon Quarterly''" ~ Powell's Books review''Oregon Quarterly'' website
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Publications

''Best Essays Northwest''

Contents

Northwest Review Book series

References

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