Thirteen states between (and including) parts of New York and Mississippi constitute the enigmatic Appalachian region—home to the beautiful mountain system that shares its name. It is a region that has produced some of the most talented writers, gifted artisans, and richest lore in the world. The University of Tennessee Press is pleased to be the publisher of many books that celebrate this very special place. This holiday season we showcase some of our most recent releases in Appalachian studies. UT Press—at the corner of Appalachia and the world.

	Encyclopedia of Appalachia Edited by Rudy Abramson and Jean Haskell Read an Excerpt The one-stop indispensable guide to Appalachia’s rich history and unique culture.
	A Handbook to Appalachia An Introduction to the Region Edited by Grace Toney Edwards, JoAnn Aust Asbury, and Ricky L. Cox Read an Excerpt An overview of Appalachia’s history, culture, people, literature, religion, and much more. An excellent companion to the Encyclopedia of Appalachia.
	Appalachia and Beyond Converstions with Writers from the Mountain South Edited by John Lang Read an Excerpt Conversations with Fred Chappell, Robert Morgan, Lee Smith, Mary Lee Settle, Charles Wright, and many more.