by Stuart Woods

Killer comics, part one: Koyama Publishing and Conundrum Press

In less than a decade, the Toronto Comic Arts Festival (May 5“6) has grown from a niche event into an annual gathering that attracts upward of 15,000 attendees. In the May 2012 issue, Q&Q takes ... Read More »

May 3, 2012 | Filed under: Industry news

Lawsuits allege ebook price-fixing conspiracy in Canada

By Stuart Woods

The Globe and Mail is reporting that several lawsuits have been filed in Canada alleging that, like their counterparts south of the border, the Canadian subsidiaries of foreign publishing houses conspired to lower the prices ... Read More »

April 19, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

David Bergen shortlisted for IMPAC Dublin

By Stuart Woods

David Bergen is the sole Canadian nominated for this year's IMPAC Dublin Award, at â‚¬100,00 the world's richest prize for an English-language work of fiction. The Winnipeg author was shortlisted for his novel The Matter ... Read More »

April 12, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

J.K. Rowling reveals title, plot details of new novel

By Stuart Woods

Photo by Andrew Montgomery © Wall to Wall Media Ltd. J.K. Rowling has revealed plot details for her first novel for adults, and as promised it looks to be very different from the Harry Potter ... Read More »

April 12, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Update: Hachette, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins to modify agency agreements in U.S.

By Stuart Woods

Publishers Lunch reports that the three publishers opting to settle the antitrust lawsuit launched today by the U.S. Department of Justice have agreed to drop the agency model for a period of two years. However, ... Read More »

April 11, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

The “agency” model for ebooks goes on trial

By Stuart Woods

News broke earlier today that the U.S. Department of Justice is pressing ahead with a lawsuit against Apple and the five original "agency" publishers for allegedly colluding to raise the price of ebooks. According to ... Read More »

April 11, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

Babstock, Hall, Zwicky pick up Griffin nods

By Stuart Woods

While this year may have seen more submissions than ever, the Canadian poets nominated for the 2012 Griffin Poetry Prize all have established reputations in this country. Two of this year's three Canadian nominees have ... Read More »

April 10, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Book news

West End Toronto neighbourhood says goodbye to Book City

By Stuart Woods

A mainstay in Toronto bookselling has shut its doors for the last time after 20 years in business. Following a weeks-long closing sale, Toronto mini-chain Book City has shuttered its Bloor West Village location near ... Read More »

March 22, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Bookselling

Joyce Carol Oates to attend Montreal’s Blue Met festival

By Stuart Woods

Prolific U.S. author Joyce Carol Oates will be among the high-profile authors attending this year's Blue Metropolis literary festival in Montreal. Oates will be in town to accept the Blue Met Literary Grand Prix, a ... Read More »

March 22, 2012 | Filed under: Awards, Book news, Events

Nicholas Hoare confirms closure of Ottawa store

By Stuart Woods

While an announcement regarding the future of Nicholas Hoare's retail empire is expected Friday, the venerable bookseller (who lends his name to a three-store mini-chain) has confirmed that his Ottawa location will indeed close. On ... Read More »

March 15, 2012 | Filed under: Book news, Bookselling

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Killer comics, part one: Koyama Publishing and Conundrum Press

Lawsuits allege ebook price-fixing conspiracy in Canada

David Bergen shortlisted for IMPAC Dublin

J.K. Rowling reveals title, plot details of new novel

Update: Hachette, Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins to modify agency agreements in U.S.

The “agency” model for ebooks goes on trial

Babstock, Hall, Zwicky pick up Griffin nods

West End Toronto neighbourhood says goodbye to Book City

Joyce Carol Oates to attend Montreal’s Blue Met festival

Nicholas Hoare confirms closure of Ottawa store

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