A CBC News investigation has found at least 2,500 copyrighted books written by more than 1,200 Canadian and Québécois authors were shared online as part of a massive — and now defunct — dataset used to train artificial intelligence. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2023-12-07 09:00:49 UTC ]
BookNet Canada releases the country's bestselling English-language book sales of 2018—for both Canadian authors and overall bestselling titles. The post 2018’s Bestselling English-Language Books in Canada appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2019-01-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
The 180-page report shows a steep drop in both sales of books by Canadian authors and books published by Canadian-owned presses. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-12-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
From Quill & Quire: A part of this discussion among food book authors has to do with Canada’s deep multiculturalism and ‘What am I actually entitled to write about?’ By Dennis Abrams | @DennisAbrams2 How Canadian Is It, Really? t Quill and Quire, Sue Carter hosts a discussion with authors on... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2017-06-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
The First Nations boy died at age 12 in 1966 after running away from a school where he was being abused. Now two authors have published books about Wenjack in collaboration with musicians, artists, and filmmakers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2016-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
The much-talked about issue of diversity in the selection process for this year's Man Booker Prize was described as "a slightly academic premise" by the prize's literary director during this morning's press conference, as its judges unveiled a shortlist comprising British, American and Canadian... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2016-09-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
Nearly 100 independent bookstores and 270 authors throughout Canada have signed up for the first annual Canadian Authors for Indies Day on May 2. The post Indies First Goes North: Canadian Authors for Indies Day is May 2 appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishing Perspectives | 2015-02-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
After hearing about the Indies First campaign in the U.S., Canadian author Janie Chang decided a similar initiative should be brought to Canada. The result is Canadian Authors for Indies Day, which will take place May 2, 2015. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
Canadian authors say the Hachette-Amazon fight is hurting U.S. sales, particularly for writers looking to break into the American market. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2014-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]