books: Douglas & McIntyre Reviews
 How to Make Love to a Negro without Getting Tired“Published in 1985…the translation by David Homel, How to Make Love to a Negro, came out a year later, drawing delirious reviews across Canada as well as in the UK and the US.”—The Walrus The Walrus, Sep 1, 2010 Read more about How to Make Love to a Negro without Getting Tired >> |
 Defiant Spirits“The Group of Seven’s dramatic landscapes and blazing depictions of Canada’s wilderness still don’t seem to get the respect they deserve. Ross King...redresses this imbalance by situating the group of artists within a larger historical context. His compellingly detailed account begins in 1912, as the ... Quill & Quire, Sep 1, 2010 Read more about Defiant Spirits >> |
 I Am a Japanese Writer“I Am a Japanese Writer’s narrative self-awareness is its greatest strength...[Laferriere’s] penchant for pithy, wide-ranging cultural commentary is entertaining, particularly in the novel’s early sections.” Quill & Quire, Sep 1, 2010 Read more about I Am a Japanese Writer >> |
 A Line in the Sand“For interested Canadians, there is now a wealth of diverse first-hand accounts of the war in Afghanistan...Readers who enjoy the frisson of such recollections, or admirers of FOB Doc looking for more of the author’s candid, casual style, will enjoy A Line in the Sand.” Quill & Quire, Sep 1, 2010 Read more about A Line in the Sand >> |
 Chocolate Wars“Chocolate Wars charts the intense passion and intrigue behind the transformation of chocolate. This is an enthralling tale of the determined men behind the world's great chocolate companies, and their changing business values - from benevolent Quaker capitalism, to modern hedge funds. You will never ... —Jennifer McLagan, author of Fat and Bones, Aug 26, 2010 Read more about Chocolate Wars >> |
 Historical Atlas of Toronto“A wonderful book, [The Historical Atlas of Toronto] tracks the city's progression -- be it historically, economically or technologically -- via the various attempts made to map it. What's so rewarding about flipping its pages is the manner in which the maps reveal the complicated relationship between ... blogTO, Aug 22, 2010 Read more about Historical Atlas of Toronto >> |
 Challenging Traditions“Challenging Traditions is a beautiful collection of essays about 40 of the most accomplished Northwest Coast artists (men and women) working today. Thom, a senior curator at the Vancouver Art Gallery, interviews all the artists portrayed in the book and discusses their history, artistic background, ... Multicultural Review, Aug 11, 2010 Read more about Challenging Traditions >> |
 Darwin's Bastards“Darwin’s Bastards, edited by Zsuzsi Gartner, is a collection of new speculative short fiction from Canadian literary writers…There’s something for everyone, or almost everyone, in this collection.” Geist, Aug 11, 2010 Read more about Darwin's Bastards >> |
 Merchant Kings“The appeal...to ‘broaden’ Canadian history and consider it in the context of world events is evidenced in works such as Stephen R. Bown’s Merchant Kings, which provides a very readable comparative look at six of the most prominent characters in trading companies that dominated world trade, commerce ... Canada's History, Aug 11, 2010 Read more about Merchant Kings >> |
 Red“In recent years, Nicoll Yahgulanaas has turned to the development of an art form he calls Haida Manga, and Red, his latest publication in this style provides another perspective on Haida culture. Fusing the bold primary colours and geometric forms characteristic of classical Haida visual art with the ... Vancouver Review, Aug 11, 2010 Read more about Red >> |