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CanLitPublishingThe Colophon

Continuity and growth mark the twin poles for Karen Brochu, House of Anansi Press’s newly appointed publisher

July 5, 2023July 5, 2023

"It's very important to me that we look forward and thrive and that we signal stability to the market," says Anansi president Semareh Al-Hillal.

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PublishingThe Colophon

House of Anansi Press adds Leigh Nash as publisher in a move to take the house to the “next stage”

March 10, 2022June 14, 2022

“In everything I aspire to do as a publisher, excellence is the thing I’m chasing,” Nash says.

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BooksellingPublishingThe Colophon

Publishers, booksellers, and suppliers are being squeezed by a “perfect storm” of increased demand and decreased supply heading into the crucial holiday selling season

September 24, 2021April 28, 2025

“The entire chain has been disrupted all at the same time,” says Association of Canadian Press executive director Kate Edwards.

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Bruce Walsh steps down as publisher at Anansi as staff prepare for a return to their Toronto office

August 10, 2021June 14, 2022

As Walsh takes time to focus on his health, the staff at Anansi will be working to bring the fall list to market, while also making tentative moves back to a more public work environment.

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