books
CM Magazine review roundup
The reviewers of CM Magazine have presented quite a bit of praise for some of our latest titles.
An excerpt from Thomas Chambers’ 4 star (out of 4) review of late historian The Firebrand:
William Kilbourn was a first rate historian and a gifted storyteller. Using a combination of primary and secondary sources, he takes the reader [...]
Waiting for the Animated Book
One of things I am most excited about when it comes to the world of books is the integration and the convergence of multimedia into the product format we refer as the “book”.
Two significant things have occurred over the past year that demonstrate we are moving in that direction:
1. Adobe has released Acrobat 9 which [...]
Salad Dressing and Books
Ever wonder what salad dressing and books have in common? There are so many brands, categories, and types that it is pretty much always quite difficult to decide on one. While there are many people who prefer sticking to the classic favourites (i.e. Caesar, French, Italian, Balsamic, etc.), I generally enjoy trying new [...]
What We Publish – Chapter 1
Dundurn Press has a long history of publishing books for thirty-six years, but very often it’s difficult to explain to our customers. Many publishers are identified by a particular genre of books either by convention or through imprints they create. Dundurn is in a relatively unique position because we publish books in quite [...]
Book Expo Canada – Does Flair Work?
“People can get a cheeseburger anywhere, ok? They come to Chotckie’s for the atmostphere and the attitude. That’s what the flair’s about. It’s about fun.” – Stan, Office Space
Regardless of the size, every company at BookExpo Canada – from Random House to Napoleon Publishing to Dundurn- had one thing in common – flair. What is [...]
Father’s Day Books
Scratching your head trying to figure out what to get your father for Father’s Day this Sunday? Well stop racking your brain, Dundurn is here to help!
Have a father who’s a history buff? How about getting him Lake Erie Stories: Struggle and Survival on a Freshwater Ocean by Chad Fraser, which takes a fresh look at [...]
Rebroadcast of The Restoration of Emily on CBC
Fans of author Kim Moritsugu and literary fiction will be pleased to hear that there will be a rebroadcast of The Restoration of Emily on CBC Radio One. The book is read by Karin Konoval and the broadcast will air at 1:30pm on Monday December 3rd, 2007. Listen to the broadcast live online!
