Books published by University of Illinois Press

Since the release of Do the Right Thing in 1989, Spike Lee has established himself as a cinematic icon. Lee's mostly independent films garner popular audiences while at the same time engaging in substantial political and social commentary. The author argues that Lee uses excess in his films to intervene in issues of philosophy, politics, and art.

Discusses College sports' ignominious history of game fixing

Breaking the gender barrier inside a world-class orchestra

The powerful interconnections of poet Denise Levertov's life and work