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Association of Book Publishers of BC

Association of Book Publishers of BC

The Association of Book Publishers of BC (ABPBC) is a provincial association of book publishing companies, founded in 1974, and is the largest regional affiliate of the Associaton of Canadian Publishers (ACP). The ABPBC believes that a healthy BC-owned and -controlled book publishing industry is essential to the educational, social, cultural and economic life of the province.

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Margaret Reynolds

October 01, 2010

Submitted by administrator

City announces finalists for 2010 Vancouver Book Award

Fundraising Assistant (Summer Student)

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Jun 4th, 2010
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The BC Book Prizes
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The West Coast Book Prize Society organizes British Columbia's largest and most prestigious annual gathering of authors, publishers, booksellers, librarians and professional associations: The BC Book Prizes. The society seeks to recognize the artistic achievements of British Columbia's book publishing community, reward excellence in writing and publishing, and promote and encourage the development of literary arts.

Vancouver International Writers Festival

The Vancouver International Writers Festival is one of North America's premiere literary events, held annually over 6 days in late October. It was inaugurated in 1988 as the brainchild of founding Artistic Director Alma Lee.

The Alcuin Society

The Alcuin Society is a voluntary association supported by people who care about the past, present and future of fine books. Founded in 1965 by Geoff Spencer and six other Vancouver bibliophiles, it is the only non-profit organization in Canada dedicated to the entire range of interests related to books and reading. These interests include authorship, publishing, book design and production, bookselling, book buying and collecting, printing, binding, papermaking, calligraphy and illustration. Each year the society puts out an open call for the best designed books in Canada.

October 18, 2009

Submitted by Kevin Teichroeb

In Shadow of Cuts, BC Books Dominate GG Literary Awards Shortlist

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