Books published by University Press of Mississippi

In America, saddlemaking can be regarded as one of the most complex and distinctly regional of western crafts. One of the most famous saddlemakers is Donald L. King of Sheridan, Wyoming. This fascinating study of the Sheridan saddle and its creator not only highlights King's contributions but also traces the origins of the western saddle.

The true story of mob vengeance on two innocent Native American teenagers in Oklahoma

Scarce attention has been paid to the dimension of sound and its essential role in constructing image, culture, and identity in Chinese film and media. China in the Mix fills a critical void as the first book to examine the sound, languages, scenery, media, and culture of post-Socialist China.

After a robust career in the Netherlands as the country's most successful director, Paul Verhoeven built an impressive career in the US with controversial blockbusters. Paul Verhoeven: Interviews covers every phase of the director's career, beginning with six newly translated Dutch newspaper interviews and ending with a set of previously unpublished interviews dedicated to his most recent work.

In 1991, John Singleton rocketed from obscurity to the top ranks of Hollywood with the release of his debut film, "Boyz N the Hood". This book spans his transformation from film school sensation to seasoned director and producer, and includes lengthy interviews, in-depth profiles, and up-close glimpses of the renowned director on set.

This collection of interviews follows Ridley Scott over twenty-five years as he perfects the Ridley Scott look, builds his media empire, and reacts to the twenty-year cult status of Blade Runner. Throughout, he discusses the triumphs and challenges involved in working with A-list actors and big-budget special effects.

From West Side Story in 1957 to Road Show in 2008, the musicals of Stephen Sondheim and his collaborators have challenged the conventions of American musical theatre. This text places Stephen Sondheim's work in two contexts: the exhaustion of the musical play and the postmodernism that, by the 1960s, deeply influenced all the American arts.

Roger Corman (b 1926) is known by many names - craftsman, artist, maverick, mentor, and cheapskate. He learned his craft at the end of the studio system, only to rebel against Hollywood and define himself as the true independent. Spanning his career, this collection of interviews brings into focus Corman's legacy and commitment to filmmaking.