Tag Archives: bookstores

Another One Bites the Dust

Posted on August 11, 2011 by Erin

Yaletown location of Book Warehouse closing Duthie Books. Sophia Books. Children’s bookstore Once Upon a Huckleberry Bush. Ardea Books (nee Sitka Books). All of these Vancouver bookstores closed within the past two years. And now the Yaletown location of Book … Continue reading →

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Books, royalty and zombies — Day 2 of BookExpo

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Erin

It was a busy day in the Exhibit Hall at BookExpo America, with publishers and book distributors promoting their new books as well as backlist and thousands of attendees — a mix of booksellers, librarians, authors, agents, press and book … Continue reading →

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E-books, indies and the new reality — Day 1 of BookExpo

Posted on May 25, 2010 by Erin

Book Expo America — also known as BEA — is one of the biggest events in the publishing and bookselling world, encompassing three days of educational sessions, author autograph sessions and an exhibit hall full of publishers showcasing their recent … Continue reading →

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Vancouver: Indie-Friendly or Indie-Foe?

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Erin

Earlier this month, Sophia Books announced that it would be closing at the end of May. That same day, news came that Elfsar Comics would likewise be closing at the end of the month. Back in January, the last remaining … Continue reading →

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Paperback Dreams

Posted on December 28, 2009 by Erin

Several months ago, I recorded a PBS documentary about independent bookstores, a subject very near and dear to my heart. And yet, it took me until today to watch it. I think it was fear keeping it saved on the … Continue reading →

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