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Walter Isaacson crowdsources edits, 3D-printed book cover unveiled, and more

Walter Isaacson posts chapters of new book online for crowdsourced editing Introducing the world's first 3D-printed book slipcover New Texas library offers iPads and tablets, but no physical books Martin Amis pays tribute to his ... Read More »

January 7, 2014

Keeping Sherlock Holmes out of the public domain, Shia LeBeouf’s skywriting apology, and more

By Sue Carter

Conan Doyle's estate claims Sherlock Holmes stories don't enter public domain until 2022 Shia LeBeouf hires skywriter for apology to Daniel Clowes Self-published French fantasy series Oksa Pollock poised to become next Harry Potter JK ... Read More »

January 3, 2014 | Filed under: Book links

Douglas Coupland, Louise Penny appointed to Order of Canada

By Sue Carter

Authors Douglas Coupland and Louise Penny are among the 90 new appointees named to the Order of Canada. The announcement was made yesterday by Governor General David Johnston. Coupland is honoured for "his contributions to ... Read More »

January 1, 2014

Comic appeal: how Seth has become an in-demand book designer and illustrator

By Kelli Korducki

A line drawn by Seth is instantly recognizable as a line drawn by Seth. Over the past two decades, the 51-year-old cartoonist's name has become synonymous with the bold, dark strokes that dominate his nostalgic ... Read More »

December 30, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Tapping the market: indie presses hopping on the craft-brewing trend

By Sean Flinn

In 1982, Canada's first microbrewery, Horseshoe Bay Brewing, opened in Vancouver. Since then, more than 200 others have launched across Canada, fuelling the popularity of the craft- brewing industry, which has enjoyed significant growth in ... Read More »

December 27, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Hazlitt stirs controversy and acclaim in its first year

By John Lorinc

Shortly after university students returned to class this fall, Hazlitt, the year-old online culture and current affairs magazine published by Random House of Canada, posted the literary equivalent of a bombshell. In an interview with ... Read More »

December 23, 2013 | Filed under: Book culture

Drawing inspiration: how Montreal became a hotbed for children’s illustration

By Sue Carter

Consider Isabelle Arsenault's studio a visual metaphor for her kids' book illustrations. Tucked away in an isolated row of warehouses in Montreal's Mile End, the workspace is a reminder of the trendy neighbourhood's gritty industrial ... Read More »

December 23, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Sci-fi museum to open in Washington, D.C., Harry Potter to become West End play, and more

By Becky Robertson

Museum of Science Fiction to open in Washington, D.C. Harry Potter stage adaptation planned for 2015 Ireland announces new laureateship U.S. poll names "whatever" most-hated word LiveJournal community gives a sneak peek behind Barnes & ... Read More »

December 20, 2013 | Filed under: Book links

Tales of diversity: are children’s presses doing enough to give voice to Canada’s multicultural population?

By Vimala Jeevanandam

Author Kyo Maclear has noticed a pattern when visiting schools to read from her picture books, which include Virginia Wolf and Spork (both published by Kids Can Press). "Often, I'll go to a classroom and ... Read More »

December 20, 2013 | Filed under: Children's publishing

Books of the year 2013: readers’ poll results

By Sue Carter

Last week, Q&Q asked readers to submit their favourite Canadian titles of 2013, and while the results featured a breadth of authors and publishers, some clear winners stood out. Joseph Boyden didn't receive any major ... Read More »

December 19, 2013 | Filed under: Books of the Year

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