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When Lions Were Kings

The Detroit Lions and the Fabulous Fifties

by Richard Bak

Price: $29.99

ISBN: 9780814350997

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2023

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

384 Pages

When Lions Were Kings is a lively portrait of the golden age of professional football in Detroit that will delight younger fans and inform die-hard followers of one of the NFL's oldest franchises.

That They Lived

African Americans Who Changed the World

by Rochelle Riley and Cristi Smith-Jones

Price: $17.99

ISBN: 9780814347546

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: February 2021

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

160 Pages

That They Lived was made possible through a grant provided by the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.

Scratching the Surface

Adventures in Storytelling

by Harvey Ovshinsky

Foreword by Don Gonyea

Price: $27.99

ISBN: 9780814344743

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: March 2021

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

80 Pages

His approach is to, in a very supportive and non-threatening way, combine both introductory and advanced storytelling in one fell swoop."

The Queen Next Door

Aretha Franklin, an Intimate Portrait

by Linda Solomon

Foreword by Burt Bacharach

Afterword by Sabrina Vonne' Owens

Price: $36.99

ISBN: 9780814347287

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2019

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

224 Pages

The Queen Next Door offers fans a personal and unseen look at an extraordinary woman in her most natural moments—both regal and intimate—and highlights her devotion to her family and her hometown Detroit—"forever and ever."

Northern Harvest

Twenty Michigan Women in Food and Farming

by Emita Brady Hill

Price: $26.99

ISBN: 9780814347133

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: May 2020

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

232 Pages

Hungry readers will swallow this book whole.

Guardians of Detroit

Architectural Sculpture in the Motor City

by Jeff Morrison

Photographs by Jeff Morrison

Price: $42.99

ISBN: 9780814345702

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: March 2019

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

288 Pages

Fans of art, architecture, and hidden gems will love poring over these pages.

The Faygo Book

by Joe Grimm

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814345856

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2018

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

88 Pages

These stories and facts will tickle the taste buds and memories of Detroiters and Faygo lovers everywhere.

Alexander Girard, Architect

Creating Midcentury Modern Masterpieces

by Deborah Lubera Kawsky

Foreword by Ruth Adler Schnee

By (artist) Dirk Shuster

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814343654

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: June 2018

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

296 Pages

Alexander Girard, Architect is a beautiful, informative book suited for enthusiasts of Alexander Girard, the midcentury modern aesthetic, and Detroit history, art, and architecture.

Canvas Detroit

by Julie Pincus and Nichole Christian

Introduction by Marion E. Jackson

Photographs by Ben Bunk, billy voo, Brett Carson, Chak L. Chung, Steve Coy, Becks Davis, James M. Fassinger, Geoff George, Miru Kim, David Krieger, David Lewinski, Garrett MacLean, Jason Matthews, Bridget Michael, Max Ortiz, Salvador Rodriguez, Tod Seelie, Rebecca Solano, Thomas Stoye, Ifoma Stubbs and Mark Trupiano

By (artist) Jane Orr, Halima Cassells, Mitch Cope, Ron English, Greg Fadell, Jerome Ferretti, Scott Hocking, Judith Hoffman, Greg Holm, Nicole MacDonald, Hubert Massey, Gregory Tom, Yvette Rock, Robert Sestok, Catie Newell, Raymond E. Stanczak, Graem Whyte, Katie Yamasaki, John Dunivant, John Sauve, Alec Hostomsky, Olayami Dabls, Marc Schwartz, Erik Howard, Katie Craig, Matthew Eaton, Kevin Joy, Veronika Scott and Kobie Solomon

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814344620

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: November 2017

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

292 Pages

It will be essential reading for anyone interested in arts and culture in the city.

Brewed in Michigan

The New Golden Age of Brewing in the Great Beer State

by William Rapai

Price: $34.99

ISBN: 9780814342107

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2017

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

168 Pages

Brewed in Michigan is a book for beer enthusiasts and for people who want a better understanding of what makes Michigan beer special. Cheers!

Building the Modern World

Albert Kahn in Detroit

by Michael H. Hodges

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814340356

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: April 2018

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

448 Pages

Anyone interested in architecture, architectural history, or the history of Detroit will relish this stunning work.

Greetings from Detroit

Historic Postcards from the Motor City

by Dan Austin

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814344118

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2017

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

360 Pages

This beautiful collection would make an excellent conversation piece in the home of any local history aficionado.

The Glory Years of the Detroit Tigers

1920-1950

by William M. Anderson

Foreword by Dan Dickerson

Price: $39.95

ISBN: 9780814335895

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: June 2012

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

480 Pages

Tigers fans and anyone interested in local sports culture will enjoy this comprehensive and compelling look into the glory years of Tigers history.

Saving Arcadia

A Story of Conservation and Community in the Great Lakes

by Heather Shumaker

Photographs by James Gibson and Drew Smith Photography, LLC

Price: $26.99

ISBN: 9780814342046

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: January 2017

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

302 Pages

Winner of the Eric Hoffer Book Award; The Next Generation Indie Book Award; and the Michigan Notable Book Award.

Essay'd 3

30 Detroit Artists

by Dennis Alan Nawrocki, Steve Panton and Matthew Piper

Price: $25.00

ISBN: 9780814345870

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2018

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

200 Pages

Art lovers and regional history buffs will appreciate this continued conversation.

Michigan's Historic Railroad Stations

by Michael H. Hodges

Price: $39.95

ISBN: 9780814334836

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2012

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

200 Pages

Readers interested in Michigan railroad history as well as historic preservation will not want to miss this handsome volume.

Heaven Was Detroit

From Jazz to Hip-Hop and Beyond

Edited by M. L. Liebler

Foreword by Dave Marsh

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814341223

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2016

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

488 Pages

Fans of any music genre will find something that speaks to them in the pages of this collection.

The People's Lawyer

The Life and Times of Frank J. Kelley, the Nation's Longest-Serving Attorney General

by Frank J. Kelley

With Jack Lessenberry

Price: $34.99

ISBN: 9780814341322

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2015

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

128 Pages

All those interested in American history and legal history will enjoy this highly readable, entertaining account of Kelley’s life of public service.

Detroit 1967

Origins, Impacts, Legacies

Edited by Joel Stone

Foreword by Thomas J. Sugrue

Price: $29.99

ISBN: 9780814343036

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: May 2017

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

344 Pages

Readers of Detroit history and urban studies will be drawn to and enlightened by these powerful essays.

The Detroit Public Library

An American Classic

by Patrice Rafail Merritt and Barbara Madgy Cohn

Photographs by Jeffrey Scherer, Trista Dymond, Martin Vecchio, John Campbell, William N. Lawrence, Jr., Timothy Griffin, Pat Eisenberger, Joy VanBuhler, Kenneth Gabriel, Paul Erickson, Amanda MacDermaid, Jeff Morrison, Sean Everett, Alex Elkins, Sam Sklar, Shawn Scott, Melissa Gerber and William Zbaren

Price: $36.99

ISBN: 9780814342329

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: May 2017

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

200 Pages

This book will appeal to those looking to learn about the builders, the history, and the stories that brought the Detroit Public Library to fruition.

Great Lakes Island Escapes

Ferries and Bridges to Adventure

by Maureen Dunphy

Price: $29.99

ISBN: 9780814340400

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: May 2016

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

448 Pages

Anyone interested in island travel or learning more about the Great Lakes will delight in this comprehensive collection.

Yamasaki in Detroit

A Search for Serenity

by John Gallagher

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814341193

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2015

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

128 Pages

and The Office of the Vice President of Research (OVPR) of Wayne State University.

Detroitland

A Collection of Movers, Shakers, Lost Souls, and History Makers from Detroit's Past

by Richard Bak

Foreword by Neal Rubin

Price: $26.99

ISBN: 9780814334997

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2011

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

368 Pages

Told in Bak’s conversational and eminently readable style, the historical essays in Detroitland will prove hard to put down for anyone interested in Detroit’s history or those looking for an informative and entertaining read.

The Art of Memory

Historic Cemeteries of Grand Rapids, Michigan

by Thomas R. Dilley

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814340196

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2014

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

280 Pages

Readers with roots in Grand Rapids as well as those interested in social and cultural history will enjoy The Art of Memory.

Little Traverse Bay, Past and Present

by Michael R. Federspiel

Photographs by Rebecca Zeiss

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814338193

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: December 2014

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

280 Pages

Little Traverse Bay, Past and Present is both, making it of interest to visitors and local residents alike who want to learn more about the area’s nineteenth-century history as well as those interested in its appearance today.

Reimagining Detroit

Opportunities for Redefining an American City

by John Gallagher

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814334690

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2010

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

176 Pages

Readers interested in urban studies and environmental issues will enjoy the fresh perspective of Reimagining Detroit.

Images from the Arsenal of Democracy

by Charles K. Hyde

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814339817

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: March 2014

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

312 Pages

The first comprehensive and detailed history drawn solely from the surviving photographic record of wartime Detroit, Images from the Arsenal of Democracy will be appreciated by automotive historians, World War II scholars, and American history buffs.

Coney Detroit

by Joe Grimm and Katherine Yung

Photographs by Bobby Alcott, Brett J. Lawrence, Brian Blanco, Christine Dunshee Peterson, E. Terry Clark, Eric Peoples, Keith Burgess, Paul Hitzelberger, Rob Terwilliger, Ryan Southen, Spike and Ted Fines

Price: $26.99

ISBN: 9780814335185

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: April 2012

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

136 Pages

Not a book to be read on an empty stomach, Coney Detroit deserves a place in every Detroiter or Detroiter-at-heart's collection.

Reveal Your Detroit

An Intimate Look at a Great American City

by Bradford Frost and Detroit Institute of Arts

Price: $24.95

ISBN: 9780814339633

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2013

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

200 Pages

Anyone with roots in Detroit or an interest in community-based art will appreciate the multilayered picture created by Reveal Your Detroit.

Essay'd 2

30 Detroit Artists

by Steve Panton, Matthew Piper, Dennis Alan Nawrocki and Sarah Rose Sharp

Price: $25.00

ISBN: 9780814344156

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: August 2017

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

248 Pages

Art lovers and regional history buffs will appreciate this continued conversation.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra

Grace, Grit, and Glory

by Paul Ganson and Laurie Lanzen Harris

Price: $39.99

ISBN: 9780814331361

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: June 2016

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

320 Pages

Any reader with an interest in Detroit history or the history of American smphony orchestras should have this book on his or her shelf.

The Stooges

Head On, a Journey Through the Michigan Underground

by Brett Callwood

Foreword by Alice Cooper

Afterword by Glenn Danzig

Price: $21.99

ISBN: 9780814334843

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2011

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

176 Pages

Fans of the Stooges and those interested in the roots of punk music will enjoy this intimate and informative volume.

Detroit's Detroit’s Eastern Market

A Farmers Market Shopping and Cooking Guide

by Lois Johnson and Margaret Thomas

Photographs by Bruce Harkness

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814341599

Publisher: Distributed

Publication Date: May 2016

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Distributed

168 Pages

Richly illustrated with all new photos, Detroit's Eastern Market features more than a hundred pages of delightful recipes (including 17 new ones) from market retailers, farmers, chefs, and customers.

Revolution Detroit

Strategies for Urban Reinvention

by John Gallagher

Price: $24.95

ISBN: 9780814338711

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: March 2013

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

208 Pages

Readers interested in urban studies and recent Detroit history will appreciate this thoughtful assessment of the best practices and obvious errors when it comes to reinventing our cities.

MC5

Sonically Speaking, a Tale of Revolution and Rock 'n' Roll

by Brett Callwood

Price: $22.99

ISBN: 9780814334850

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2010

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

256 Pages

Anyone interested in musical history, Detroit rock ‘n’ roll, or American popular culture of the 1960s and beyond will appreciate this candid and fascinating look at the MC5, which was originally published in the UK and is available for the first time in the US in this updated version.

Techno Rebels

The Renegades of Electronic Funk

by Dan Sicko

Foreword by Bill Brewster

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814334386

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: April 2010

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

176 Pages

Techno Rebels gives a thorough picture of the music itself and the trailblazing musicians behind it and is a must-read for all fans of techno, popular music, and contemporary culture.

The Events of October"

Murder-Suicide on a Small Campus

by Gail Griffin

Price: $26.99

ISBN: 9780814334720

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2010

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

336 Pages

Readers interested in true crime, gender studies, and the culture of colleges and universities will appreciate "The Events of October."

Connecting the Dots

Tyree Guyton's Heidelberg Project

Introduction by Jerry Herron

Price: $60.00

ISBN: 9780814333204

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: June 2007

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

144 Pages

Artists, art historians, and those interested in Detroit cultural affairs will enjoy this comprehensive and intriguing book.

Essay'd

30 Detroit Artists

by Dennis Alan Nawrocki, Steve Panton, Matthew Piper and Sarah Rose Sharp

Price: $25.00

ISBN: 9780814342275

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: August 2016

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

288 Pages

Art lovers and regional history buffs will not want to miss this collection.

The Orbit Magazine Anthology

Re-Entry

by Rob St. Mary

Foreword by Jerry Vile

Afterword by Ben Blackwell

Price: $34.99

ISBN: 9780814337318

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2015

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

272 Pages

Anyone interested in Detroit arts and culture or the history of alternative publishing will be grateful for The Orbit Magazine Anthology.

A Motor City Year

by John Sobczak

Foreword by Jeff Daniels

Price: $39.95

ISBN: 9780814334102

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2009

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

320 Pages

Detroit-area residents and anyone with ties to the region will appreciate this timely collection of photography.

It Was All Right

Mitch Ryder's Life in Music

by James A. Mitchell

Foreword by Mitch Ryder

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814333372

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: March 2008

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

248 Pages

Whether blending musical genres or dabbling in political activism, Ryder’s one-of-a-kind experiences will intrigue music fans and anyone interested in musical or cultural history.

American City

Detroit Architecture, 1845-2005

by Robert Sharoff

Photographs by William Zbaren

Price: $60.00

ISBN: 9780814332702

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: October 2005

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

144 Pages

Dingell VA Hospital and Medical Center; Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History; Compuware Building; and Cass Technical High School

Up the Rouge!

Paddling Detroit's Hidden River

by Joel Thurtell

Photographs by Patricia Beck

Price: $34.95

ISBN: 9780814334256

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: April 2009

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

152 Pages

Anyone interested in environmental issues or conservation of Michigan’s waterways will appreciate this unique and attractive volume.

The Slasher Killings

A Canadian Sex-Crime Panic, 1945-1946

by Patrick Brode

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814334485

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2009

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

240 Pages

Local history buffs, true-crime enthusiasts, and readers interested in the role of the media in shaping public discourse will appreciate The Slasher Killings.

The Guardian Building

Cathedral of Finance

by James W. Tottis

Price: $60.00

ISBN: 9780814333853

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2008

Format: Hardcover

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

192 Pages

Architecture buffs as well as those interested in Detroit history and culture will enjoy this elegant and informative volume.

Travelin' Man

On the Road and Behind the Scenes with Bob Seger

Photographs by Tom Weschler

by Gary Graff

Foreword by John Mellencamp

Afterword by Kid Rock

Price: $24.99

ISBN: 9780814335017

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: September 2010

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

192 Pages

Seger fans and readers interested in music and biography will enjoy the one of a kind story in Travelin’ Man.

Louis Graveraet Kaufman

The Fabulous Michigan Gatsby Who Conquered Wall Street, Took Over General Motors, and Built the World's Tallest Building

by Ann Berman

Price: $28.99

ISBN: 9780814348154

Publisher: Wayne State University Press

Publication Date: June 2025

Format: Paperback

Imprint: Wayne State University Press

208 Pages

Author Ann Berman highlights Kaufman's remarkable journey from "barefoot boyto trailblazing branch banking giant, proving LG was not just a man of his time but one worth reading about over a century later.

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