ACROSS THE BRIDGE: Stories by Mavis Gallant
These eleven stories, set mostly in Montreal or in Paris, were described as “Vintage Gallant – urbane, witty, absorbing.” Winnipeg Free Press “We come away from it both thoughtful and enriched.” Globe and Mail
Fiction, 6 × 9, 208 pages, trade paperback
THE CUNNING MAN: A novel by Robertson Davies
Like Fifth Business this rich and entertaining novel takes us through one man’s account of his life – and Dr. Jonathan Hullah, a wise old doctor who knows many secrets, has much to tell.
Fiction, 6 × 9, 480 pages, hardcover
MURTHER & WALKING SPIRITS: A novel by Robertson Davies
“Brilliant” was the Ottawa Citizen’s description of this sweeping tale of a Canadian family through the generations. “It will recruit huge numbers of new readers to the Davies fan club.” Observer (London)
Fiction, 6¼ × 9½, 368 pages, hardcover
THE BLACK BONSPIEL OF WILLIE MACCRIMMON by W.O. Mitchell illustrated by Wesley W. Bates
A devil of a good tale about curling – W.O. Mitchell’s most successful comic play now appears as a story, fully illustrated, for the first time, and it is “a true Canadian classic.” Western Report
Fiction, 4¼ × 7½, 144 pages with 10 wood engravings, hardcover
ACCORDING TO JAKE AND THE KID: A Collection of New Stories by W.O. Mitchell
“This one’s classic Mitchell. Humorous, gentle, wistful, it’s 16 new short stories about life through the eyes of Jake, a farmhand, and the kid, whose mom owns the farm.” Saskatoon Star-Phoenix
Fiction, 5 × 7¾, 280 pages, trade paperback
WHO HAS SEEN THE WIND by W.O. Mitchell illustrated by William Kurelek
For the first time since 1947, this well-loved Canadian classic of childhood on the prairies is presented in its full, unexpurgated edition, and is “gorgeously illustrated.” Calgary Herald
Fiction, 8½ × 10, 320 pages, numerous colour and black-and-white illustrations, hardcover
HUGH MACLENNAN’S BEST: An anthology selected by Douglas Gibson
Anthology, 6 × 9, 352 pages, trade paperback
OVER FORTY IN BROKEN HILL: Unusual Encounters in the Australian Outback by Jack Hodgins
“Australia described with wit, wonder and affection by a bemused visitor with Canadian sensibilities.” Canadian Press “Damned fine writing” Books in Canada
Travel, 5½ × 8½, 216 pages, trade paperback
A PASSION FOR NARRATIVE: A Guide for Writing Fiction by Jack Hodgins
“One excellent path from original to marketable manuscript.… It would take a beginning writer years to work her way through all the goodies Hodgins offers,” Globe and Mail
Non-fiction / Writing guide, 5¼ × 8¼, 298 pages, trade paperback
AT THE COTTAGE: A Fearless Look at Canada’s Summer Obsession by Charles Gordon illustrated by Graham Pilsworth This perennial best-selling book of gentle humour is “a delightful reminder of why none of us addicted to cottage life will ever give it up.” Hamilton Spectator
Humour, 6 × 9, 224 pages, illustrations, trade paperback
HOW TO BE NOT TOO BAD: A Canadian Guide to Superior Behaviour by Charles Gordon illustrated by Graham Pilsworth This “very fine and funny book” Ottawa Citizen “updates the etiquette menu, making mincemeat of Miss Manners.” Toronto Star
Humour, 6 × 9, 248 pages, illustrations, trade paperback
NEXT-YEAR COUNTRY: Voices of Prairie People by Barry Broadfoot
“There’s something mesmerizing about these authentic Canadian voices.” Globe and Mail
Oral history, 5⅜× 8¾, 400 pages, trade paperback