Search Results by tag: Paul Quarrington

Q&A: Dave Bidini on naming the Paul Quarrington ice rink

This weekend, author Paul Quarrington will be memorialized with an ice rink in his name on Toronto's waterfront. The Paul Quarrington Ice Rink/Splash Pad will be dedicated at a free public event at Sherbourne Common, ... Read More »

February 20, 2014 | Filed under: Events

Toronto ice rink to be named after Paul Quarrington

By Sue Carter

Four years ago today, beloved writer, musician, and filmmaker Paul Quarrington died from cancer at the age of 56. Soon, friends and fans will have a chance to pay homage to Quarrington in a new ... Read More »

January 22, 2014 | Filed under: Book news

Seth wins Harbourfront Festival Prize

By Natalie Samson

Organizers at the International Festival of Authors have named cartoonist and graphic novelist Seth the winner of the 2011 Harbourfront Festival Prize. The $10,000 prize honours an individual whose work has substantially contributed to the ... Read More »

September 21, 2011 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

Behind the scenes with D&M Publishers’ award-winning design team

By Sue Carter

In April, the design team for D&M Publishers swept the annual Alcuin Society Awards for Excellence in Book Design in Canada, receiving 13 prizes in total. In the June issue of Q&Q, the team discusses ... Read More »

May 13, 2011 | Filed under: Industry news

Books of the Year 2010: Covers of the Year

By Q&Q Staff

There's no formula for choosing the books of the year. Some break ground, some tackle familiar themes with new energy. Some represent the best work from established authors, some introduce us to important new voices. ... Read More »

November 25, 2010 | Filed under: Books of the Year

Peter Robinson wins $10,000 Harbourfront prize

By Scott MacDonald

The International Festival of Authors announced today that mystery author Peter Robinson is this year's recipient of the $10,000 Harbourfront Festival Prize, "based on the merits of his own published work and the time he ... Read More »

September 22, 2010 | Filed under: Awards

Daily book biz round-up, April 14

By Scott MacDonald

All the book news you can stand, and then some: Bad news for impatient Canadians: international debut of iPad delayed by a month Dave Bidini announces the Paul Quarrington Award for Best North American Sports ... Read More »

April 14, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Bookmarks: memories of a writer, whitewashed books, and more

By Laura Godfrey

Here at Quillblog, we scour the Web so you don't have to. Here are some literary links for your perusal: Members of the literary community (including Q&Q's own Steven W. Beattie) share their fond memories ... Read More »

January 21, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Paul Quarrington, 1953“2010

By Stuart Woods

Paul Quarrington has died. According to a post on his website [Note: This link is no longer active], the author and musician died at his home in Toronto early this morning: Paul Quarrington's brave battle ... Read More »

January 21, 2010 | Filed under: Book news

Paul Quarrington wins Matt Cohen Award

By Steven W. Beattie

The Writers' Trust of Canada has announced that this year's recipient of the Matt Cohen Award is Paul Quarrington. The $20,000 award is given to a writer who has amassed a distinguished body of work. ... Read More »

October 19, 2009 | Filed under: Book news

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