Historian and writer Christopher Moore posted on his blog that Altitude Publishing may be in financial trouble.
Altitude publishes those neat Amazing Stories history books most pass by in stores and to which I own a couple.
We often complain history is boring but Amazing Stories blows that nonsense out of the St. Lawrence. Thoroughly engaging and readable, AS happens to be one of those hidden gems on the Canadian book landscape and now it may be lost.
How much of a responsibility do large book corporations like Chapters-Indigo (pick a name already) have towards small Canadian publishers?
Fortunately, technology is expanding to the point where writers and historians can take back their 'products' - so to speak.
ReplyDeleteYes, but then what?
ReplyDeleteI'll let you know when I discover the answer. Until then I have to tell myself there is one.
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