This Saturday (June 26th) is the semi-annual SPAN-o Book Fair at the Jack Purcell Community Centre, and this year we’ve decided to take a table to see what we can sell from our selection of private press books and small press golden oldies. Should the experiment fail, it will still be a fun day getting [...]
Have just recently read a number of books from the Porcupine’s Quill spring catalogue, I was very impressed with what they’ve had to offer so far in 2010. The reprinting of James Reaney’s Suit of Nettles, with wonderful accompanying wood engravings by Jim Westergard, was a nice touch after offering up a great selection of Reaney’s [...]
Was sent this link by a fellow Ottawa Press Gang member to Harrington and Squires, who’s letterpress shop (known as The Corridor) is but a mere 288 picas (1.2m). From their unique little 3 storey shop they produce a wide variety of letterpress books, calendars, cards and “by-products” as well as teach the art of letterpress to those enthusiastic [...]
Elgin Street Parent Council is hosting its third Annual Book Sale and Silent Auction. Thursday June 10, 3PM to 8PM Friday June 11, 3PM to 8PM Saturday June 12, 9AM to 3PM Sunday June 13, 10AM to 3PM 310 Elgin Street, Ottawa, (Elgin at Gilmour) Hard and soft cover books, children’s books, non-fiction, and more. [...]
We just received a few copies of the lavishly illustrated book, The Star Weekly at War, highlighting the best of the Toronto Star war art covers and articles from the Second World War years. A truly amazing compilation of wartime artwork from the Star pulled together and skillfully selected by a local Ottawa collector. Here is [...]
An interesting article, discussing a study recently published in the journal Research in Social Stratification and Mobility which discovered a correlation between simply having books around the house and how many years of schooling a child will likely complete. The study found that children in homes of 500+ books had the greatest advantage and even children in homes with a couple dozen books completed on [...]
Another great Ottawa book sale coming up this weekend! June 4-5, Devonshire will be holding its 24th annual book sale. Thousands of gently used books will be on offer; well organized and at bargain prices. The doors open on Friday at 3:30, and along with the books, there will be a silent auction, bake sale [...]