Self Condemned Has Been Set Free

We had so much fun with last year’s BookCrossing adventure, we decided to do it again this year (this decision has absolutely nothing to do with it being a gorgeous autumn Friday here in Toronto. Nothing. Ahem).
BookCrossing is an online community of booklovers and book-sharers. Members release books into the wild and give other [...]

Five Book-related Things to Do Over the Holidays

Well the holidays have finally arrived and we’re all either frantically trying to wrap presents, exchange presents, or purchase those last minute gifts. What about the rest of the holidays — y’know … after we open up those gifts and enjoy the amazingly mouth-watering, warm, and comforting food. What then?

Well, if you’re not [...]

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 [...]

Crash!!!

This image is too good not to share! While working on a press release I heard a loud crash coming from Erin and Courtney’s (two of Dundurn’s designers) office and this is partially what I saw when I entered their office. The cabinet that holds Dundurn’s extra book jackets and covers had literally caved at the sheer weight of paper it was holding and [...]

An Author’s Perspective

With the web 2.0 trends continuing, online marketing and promotional initiatives taking place all over the internet, it is understandable that all of this can be overwhelming for any author. This is a humourous look at the frustration that online marketing can create for both authors and publishers. The video is actually by [...]

A Next-Generation e-Book Device for Children

Back in later months of 2007, the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) foundation announced a very impressive initiative to push the low-cost but extremely innovative XO laptop for children in countries with very little access to technology.  Some of us were actually involved with the purchase of this laptop when the OLPC announced its Give [...]