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Forthcoming book untangles relationship between writing and computers

What's the relationship between writers, their writing, and word processors? That's what Matthew Kirschenbaum has set out to explore in his book Track Changes: A Literary History of Word Processing, forthcoming from Harvard University Press ... Read More »

January 27, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Robert Lepage’s creative alchemy

By Sarah Greene

This feature by Sarah Greene appeared in the November 2011 issue of Q&Q. Robert Lepage's impressive artistic career spans theatre, film, and opera, and includes stints as designer and director for Cirque du Soleil and ... Read More »

January 26, 2012 | Filed under: Authors

Metadata, digital rights key themes at Digital Book World

By Sue Carter

The Digital Book World expo and conference wrapped up in New York City on Thursday, and judging from the number of tweets with the #dbw12 hashtag, it was an engaging and informative event. Metadata, digital ... Read More »

January 26, 2012 | Filed under: Digital publishing and technology

D&Q to publish collection of 1950s Pippi Longstocking comics

By Sue Carter

Montreal publisher Drawn & Quarterly will soon have its hands full, thanks to a certain mischievous, pigtailed redhead. This September, D&Q's children's imprint, Enfant, will release Pippi Moves In, the first in a three-volume set ... Read More »

January 25, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Slideshow: book events around Canada

By Sue Carter

Every Tuesday Quillblog will be rounding up photos of book-related events across Canada. If you would like your event photos to ... Read More »

January 24, 2012 | Filed under: Events

Downton Abbey rejuvenates interest in Edwardian literature

By Sue Carter

Lisbeth Salander, your days at the top of bestsellers' lists may be numbered. The Toronto Star reports that the popular British television series Downton Abbey, which airs on PBS in North America, is creating a ... Read More »

January 24, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction

By Sue Carter

Books about physical and financial health dominate this week's Canadian non-fiction bestsellers' list, for the two weeks ending Jan. 15: 1. The Wealthy Barber Returns, David Chilton (Financial Awareness, $19.95 pa, 9780968394748) 2. The Looneyspoons ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Bestsellers

Quillcast episode six: Steve Rubin on publishing by instinct, Rob Lowe, and the art of creating bestsellers

By Sue Carter

Quillcast is a podcast series from Quill & Quire featuring behind-the-scenes conversations with authors and publishing insiders. In this episode, U.S. publishing executive Steve Rubin discusses the art of creating bestsellers in an industry in ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Quillcast

Vancouver poet laureate Evelyn Lau offering free manuscript review

By Sue Carter

As part of her three-year term as Vancouver's poet laureate, Evelyn Lau is offering free manuscript consultations. Starting March 5, Lau, who is working on her sixth poetry collection, will meet monthly with selected writers ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

Bechdel and Delisle to headline Toronto Comic Arts Festival

By Sue Carter

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival has released a partial guest list for this year's event, which takes place May 5“6 at the Toronto Reference Library. According to The Comics Reporter, headliners include Jeff Smith, Alison ... Read More »

January 23, 2012 | Filed under: Book news

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Quill and Quire

Forthcoming book untangles relationship between writing and computers

Robert Lepage’s creative alchemy

Metadata, digital rights key themes at Digital Book World

D&Q to publish collection of 1950s Pippi Longstocking comics

Slideshow: book events around Canada

Downton Abbey rejuvenates interest in Edwardian literature

BookNet bestsellers: Canadian non-fiction

Quillcast episode six: Steve Rubin on publishing by instinct, Rob Lowe, and the art of creating bestsellers

Vancouver poet laureate Evelyn Lau offering free manuscript review

Bechdel and Delisle to headline Toronto Comic Arts Festival

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