Search Results by tag: food

Stepping up to the plate with professional cookbook food stylists

In the June issue of Q&Q, Melissa Buote looks at how professional food stylists turn cookbooks into works of gastronomical art Stunning food photography isn’t as simple as Instagram makes it look. All the digital ... Read More »

June 24, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Food styling step by step with Patti Hetherington

By Q&Q Staff

In the June issue of Q&Q, professional food stylist Patti Hetherington, who has worked with cookbook authors such as Laura Calder and chef Michael Smith, walks through the steps of preparing a dish for photography. ... Read More »

June 20, 2014 | Filed under: Book culture

Alternative markets: why publishers are turning to zine fairs to woo new readers

By Jason Spencer

Canzine, the country's largest festival dedicated to zines and independent culture, happens this Sunday in Toronto (the Vancouver edition is scheduled for Nov. 17). Following the success of last year's event, writer Jason Spencer spoke ... Read More »

October 19, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Mo Yan speaks out for jailed laureate, Amazon ranks author popularity, and more

By Sue Carter

Nobel winner Mo Yan urges freeing of imprisoned laureate Liu Xiaobo Amazon's Author Rank poised to become writers' new obsession Will Walmart's same-day delivery service devour more small retailers? Mapping the world by domestic publishing ... Read More »

October 12, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

BookNet bestsellers: cookbooks

By Sue Carter

Chef Michael Smith, who has this week's best-selling cookbook, is a relative newcomer compared to Jean Paré, whose classic Company's Coming series appears on the list five times. For the two weeks ending Sept. 30: ... Read More »

October 9, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Random House of Canada launches online magazine as part of digital overhaul

By Stuart Woods

What does a major publishing house look like in the digital age? Random House of Canada has offered one answer with today's launch of a multifaceted digital strategy that includes an online magazine (known as ... Read More »

August 23, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

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

This weekend in Canadian literary events: July 27-29

By Katie Gowrie

The season of literary festivals and readings in the park is well underway, and it's not slowing down this weekend. Here are just a few of the events featured on Q&Q's calendar. This is the ... Read More »

July 27, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Book links roundup: Indigo CEO says physical books are surviving digital age, classic books get bold makeovers, and more

By Katie Gowrie

Heather Reisman: physical books still thriving in the digital age Classic books given new looks to lure the "Twilight" generation Amazon partners with Co-operative Food retail outlets in London to install delivery pick-up lockers Faber ... Read More »

June 28, 2012 | Filed under: Book links

BookNet bestsellers list: Canadian non-fiction

By Sue Carter

Janet and Greta Podleski hold on to the top spot with The Looneyspoons Collection, just ahead of their self-publishing mentor David Chilton and his popular financial guide, The Wealthy Barber Returns. For the two weeks ... Read More »

February 27, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

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