University of Toronto Press acquires Irwin Law assets in latest expansion of its publishing program
The acquisition is the latest in a series of expansionist moves for UTP.
Celebrated Michif author katherena vermette joins Simon & Schuster Canada in the role of senior editor
"Historically underserved communities are home to some of our greatest literary talent," vermette says in a statement.
Longtime books editor Deborah Dundas moves to opinion at the Toronto Star
Dundas remains devoted to writing and publishing and intends to use her experience as a springboard in her new position.
Federal Liberal budget includes “modest” increase for the Canada Book Fund, but one group describes it as a “net loss”
The relatively small top-up to the CBF included in this year's budget does not come close to fulfilling the Liberals' promise.
Penguin Canada publisher Nicole Winstanley tapped to replace Kevin Hanson at Simon & Schuster
Winstanley's move into the top spot may be an attempt to shore up the executive ranks at the company.
Dying wishes: When, and how, should literary heirs or executors be permitted to publish work against an author’s explicit demands?
Gonzalo García Barcha and his elder brother Rodrigo go so far as to call the publication of Until August "an act of betrayal."
Future uncertain: In further upheaval for Simon & Schuster Canada, Kevin Hanson is out as publisher
The news comes at a precarious time for the company.
Canadian authors David Demchuk and Corinne Leigh Clark among the first slate of writers in Soho Press’s new horror line, Hell’s Hundred
Horror as a literary genre has seen a renaissance in recent years.
Meghan Macdonald named new publisher of Dundurn Press
Macdonald takes over as publisher from Kwame Scott Fraser, who stepped down at the end of January.
Jonny Gonzalez and Vivian Bercovici among the first group of authors in Sutherland House’s new Experts program
Sutherland House Experts operates under a co-publishing model.