There’s nothing like the real-life suspense and drama of launching a small-press Canadian publishing house – let alone one that specializes in audiobooks. Given that many Canadians still aren’t certain what books on tape are, and ... Read More »

When Goose Lane Editions started researching the possibility of producing an audiobook series a couple of years ago, the Fredericton-based book publisher was quickly scared off.And with good reason. Audio is not exactly a goldmine ... Read More »

On the surface, things still look good for the Canadian audio book industry: a handful of spoken-word stores have opened recently, large publishers like Random House, HarperCollins, and Distican are promoting their titles actively, and ... Read More »

Wesley Bates is preparing to print a new book in an old way. The Dundas, Ontario illustrator has received permission from HarperCollins to use the seven wood engravings he created for Timothy Findley’s essay collection ... Read More »

Art books may not be any more difficult to sell than other kinds of books, but they do require an informed approach, and place more demands on a bookstore’s space – and its credit limit ... Read More »

Publishers of art and design books looking to boost their visibility now have their own annual North American trade show. For two days in May, New York City will play host to more than 50 ... Read More »

For 10 years, Gary Borton ran a collectibles store on Queen Street in Toronto – until he tired of low profit margins. “Most people with retail stores are just making the rent and happy to ... Read More »

Another Man’s Poison, a Toronto bookstore specializing in art-related titles, stocks dozens of books describing antiques and collectables. But for owner Hollis Landauer, finding a book to meet a customer's needs is often harder than ... Read More »

What do Canadian authors collect? We contacted a few, and the answer is everything from Halloween stickers to French fry containers. Here's what they told us:Bestselling author Jane Urquhart refers enigmatically to her "weird" collection. ... Read More »