Schulman Will Publish Third Garland Volume in 2028
The upcoming collection chronicles critical writings on the performer produced over a five-year period.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Jazz
Author and music critic Lawrence Schulman will release the third volume of his Judy Garland series in the Spring of 2028. Published by BearManor Media, the work compiles critical writings on the icon spanning from 2023 to 2028.
Why it matters
The collection provides a dedicated look at the continued cultural analysis of Garland's legacy over a half-decade of academic and critical discourse. It follows the establishment of a multi-volume archive that began with the release of the first two books in 2023.
The series expands on the critical catalog established in 2023 when the first two volumes were published. The upcoming third book features contributions from Will Friedwald and John Kelsch.
The players
Lawrence Schulman
He is a music producer, critic, and translator based in Maine who authors the multi-volume series on Judy Garland.
BearManor Media
This publishing house is responsible for releasing the ongoing series of critical reflections on the life and work of Judy Garland.
Will Friedwald
He is an author who contributed the foreword to the third volume of this critical collection.
John Kelsch
He is an author who wrote the afterword for the upcoming 2028 publication.
The details
Maine-based music producer and translator Lawrence Schulman compiled his critical observations of Judy Garland for this latest release, titled GARLAND: That's Beyond Entertainment - Reflections on Judy Garland, Volume III. The book includes a foreword by Will Friedwald and an afterword by John Kelsch.
Timeline
The series began with the publication of the first two volumes in 2023.
The third volume is scheduled for release in the Spring of 2028.
Industry Dynamics
This release follows the pattern established by the 2023 release of the first two volumes in Schulman's Garland series. The project reflects a trend toward specialized, multi-volume archival collections that catalog an artist's cultural legacy through cumulative critical analysis.
Readers and collectors of musical biographies can expect the book to be available through BearManor Media starting in the Spring of 2028. The volume offers an accessible compilation of years of critical analysis for those interested in the evolution of Garland's public and artistic image.
The takeaway
The continued expansion of this series highlights the lasting interest in academic and critical assessment of entertainment icons. Fans of Judy Garland can look forward to a comprehensive look at how her legacy has been interpreted by critics in recent years.
Further reading
Explore more analysis of music history and iconic performers in the Jazz section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Broadway World.
