It was publishing. (Photos by Tom Sandler.)

Douglas & McIntyre president Scott McIntyre welcomes a longtime friend, retired publisher Anna Porter, onto the scene. McIntyre is publishing Porter.

Giller winner Vincent Lam with novelist Jane Urquhart.

As the moment of truth nears, nominee Pascale Quiviger and her husband, Alan Simpson, prepare to introduce their daughter to some jurors.

Christopher Dewdney and Barbara Gowdy.

 Anansi publisher Lynn Henry is amused by authors Noah Richler and Rawi Hage.

Giller jurors Adrienne Clarkson, Michael Winter, and Alice Munro are caught in the midst of saying grace.

Winner Vincent Lam attempts to hide from the Giller paparazzi.

Giller founder Jack Rabinovitch and Scotiabank president and CEO Rick Waugh negotiate their next dinner date.

Lam shares a moment with 2002 Giller winner Austin Clarke, while MTV Canada wonders where the emo bands are.

Nominee Rawi Hage congratulates Vincent Lam with a firm handshake. A very firm handshake. A very, very firm handshake.