The University of Illinois Press (UIP) is an American university press and is part of the University of Illinois system. Founded in 1918, the press publishes some 120 new books each year, plus 33 scholarly journals, and several electronic projects. Strengths include ethnic and multicultural studies, Lincoln and Illinois history, and the large and diverse series Music in American Life. See also List of English-language book publishing companies List of university presses Journals published by University of Illinois Press References External links 1918 establishments in Illinois Book publishing companies based in Illinois Publishing companies established in 1918 Press Illinois