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Illustrator Lola Landekic on designing Lynn Crosbie’s Cobain–inspired book cover

Lynn Crosbie’s new novel, Where Did You Sleep Last Night (House of Anansi Press), follows 16-year-old Evelyn Gray, whose love for Kurt Cobain is so strong, she brings the iconic ’90s musician back to life. ... Read More »

May 4, 2015 | Filed under: Book culture

The Bear necessities: Marian Engel’s novel gets a makeover

By Sue Carter

Last July, Marian Engel’s 1976 novel, Bear – an erotic story about an emotionally disconnected librarian who engages in a sexual affair with an ursidae – became an unlikely internet meme when the book’s cover ... Read More »

December 23, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Five designers pick their favourite covers of the year

By Becky Robertson

Five top designers choose the books that wowed them “Dark” is tricky to do on a cover, because it’s an inherently uninviting trait that tends to recede into the background on a shelf or a ... Read More »

December 4, 2014 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Slideshow: fall preview highlights 2012

By Q&Q Staff

In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall season's new books. Click on the slideshow to see some of Q&Q's most-anticipated Canadian fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and international titles. Q&Q's fall ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

Fall preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction, part II

By Steven W. Beattie

The season of high-profile literary awards and author festivals is on its way, and there's no shortage of new releases from marquee names. In the July/August issue, Q&Q looks ahead at some of the fall's ... Read More »

August 9, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

In the July/August issue of Q&Q: fall’s most anticipated books

By Sue Carter

FALL PREVIEW A first look at the season's most anticipated books Fiction: Susan Swan's long-awaited prequel to The Wives of Bath; Alice Munro's new collection; Matthew Tierney's science-inspired poetry; and more Non-fiction: Neil Young's rock ... Read More »

July 4, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Book links roundup: Kobo to launch in Japan, Rotimi Babatunde wins Caine Prize for African writing, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Kobo to launch in Japan this month The Caine Prize for African writing goes to Rotimi Babatunde Little, Brown releases cover design for J.K. Rowling's The Casual Vacancy U.S. Poet Laureate Natasha Trethewey to publish ... Read More »

July 3, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

From the magazine: book designers pick their favourite covers of 2011

By Sue Carter

In the December 2011 issue of Q&Q, five book designers picked their favourite covers of the year. Click ... Read More »

April 4, 2012 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Best publicity stunt of the day: Lemony Snicket and Seth collaborate on new series

By Sue Carter

Quill & Quire is not in the habit of publishing emails, but this one demands sharing. This afternoon, Q&Q was blind-copied on a correspondence between Vikki VanSickle, marketing and publicity coordinator at HarperCollins Canada, and ... Read More »

February 8, 2012 | Filed under: Authors

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

By Natalie Samson

In the January/February issue, Q&Q looks ahead at the spring season's new books. MEMOIR AND BIOGRAPHY Revolutionary activity in the Middle East and North Africa has created an appetite for stories about life in these ... Read More »

January 10, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Preview

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Search Results by tag: cover design

Illustrator Lola Landekic on designing Lynn Crosbie’s Cobain–inspired book cover

The Bear necessities: Marian Engel’s novel gets a makeover

Five designers pick their favourite covers of the year

Slideshow: fall preview highlights 2012

Fall preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction, part II

In the July/August issue of Q&Q: fall’s most anticipated books

Book links roundup: Kobo to launch in Japan, Rotimi Babatunde wins Caine Prize for African writing, and more

From the magazine: book designers pick their favourite covers of 2011

Best publicity stunt of the day: Lemony Snicket and Seth collaborate on new series

Spring preview 2012: Canadian non-fiction

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