The Beauty of Vultures, poems by Wendy McGrath, photos by Danny Miles
This collection contains 31 poems arranged in three acts. Miles’s compelling photos—mostly black-and-whites with a few exceptions—appear on facing pages.
Photography
Boat by Katherine Knight
Katherine Knight’s photography of model boats and the stories about them made for a voyage of smooth sailing and long-lasting beauty.
The Sunshine Coast From Gibsons to Powell River, Third Edition by Howard White
I live in the Lower Mainland of BC. When I go to the “Baja” Sunshine Coast, I take a 40ish minute car ferry ride from the Horseshoe Bay terminal. When we pass by Soames Hill, somewhat resembling the shape of Homer Simpson’s belly if lying down, I know it’s time to ditch the outdoor view …
Ice: Moments, Photographs by Klaus Hochheim
In this photo memoir, with Foreword by Klaus’ widow, Martha Hochheim, Sarah Hodges-Kolinsynyk and David Babb assemble a collection of photographs commemorating the life and career of Dr. Hochheim. It is a love letter to our planet’s north and south poles, and an homage to a man whose life ended tragically during his last excursion. Klaus died in a helicopter crash in 2013, working in his beloved Arctic — land of the ice.
The Lunenburg Farmers’ Market Cookbook: Homegrown Recipes for Every Month of the Year
Cookbooks of the past have been overwhelming. This cookbook is very different, however. The layout is inviting; the appeal of fresh radishes are enhanced with simple, foolproof recipes.
Exclusive Memory: A Perceptual History of the Future
Exclusive Memory: A Perceptual History of the Future is a compendium of descriptive, speculative prose and text-images by the Governor General’s Award-winning artist, Tom Sherman.
Bill Arnott’s Beat: Disguised as Prose
Bill Arnott shares a passage from his instant bestseller, A Season on Vancouver Island.
The Art of Misadventure: The Outtakes and Mistakes Of An Adventurous Photographer by Dave Brosha
Join Canadian photographer, explorer, Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, father, and writer Dave Brosha as he lays out a touching recollection of a life off the beaten track with a dash of adventure, a dash of determination, a dash of humour, a dash of self-deprecation, and two dashes of ridiculous.
Len and Cub: A Queer History by Meredith Batt and Dusty Green
Leonard “Len” Keith and Joseph “Cub” Coates grew up in the rural New Brunswick village of Havelock in the early 20th century. The two were neighbours, and they clearly developed an inseparable relationship.
Heroines Revisited: Photographs by Lincoln Clarkes
Heroines Revisited is a large format follow-up volume to the original Heroines: Photographs by Lincoln Clarkes that was released by Anvil in 2002. This new edition features over 150 portraits accompanied by three new critical essays that contextualize the five-year photo project and the controversial body of work.
Park Bagger by Marlis Butcher
An inspiring collection of thrilling personal adventures and stunning photographs sharing the incredible diversity and profound beauty of Canada’s national parks.
Signs of Life: Images Formed from Words and Clay by Gerri Frager
Poet-potter Gerri Frager has created a unique, engaging collection of work – literal alchemy, shaping words and hunks of this land into refined beauty – something hopeful, and remarkably reassuring.
Gift Books Aplenty!
Here are some “gift books” that will appeal to those that like history, photography, art and transportation, on land or water.
Bay of Fundy’s Hopewell Rocks by Kevin Snair
[dropcap]Each [/dropcap]year thousands of visitors head to southern New Brunswick’s Bay of Fundy area to visit the Hopewell Rocks, and I doubt any one comes away unimpressed by this natural rock formation enhanced by the extreme variation of the tides. When the tide is out, you can descend the stairs to the ‘ocean floor’ and …
