Literature

ARTICLES

Gabriel Safdie launches
book on China

Affair with China chronicles four decades of experiences and observation of change. By Irwin Rapoport

Finding the words to
understand each other

Blue Metropolis brings together authors and cultural mediators from across the globe. By Irwin Rapoport

Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /100

Manufactured Landscapes A poem by Michael Hawkes

The Blue Metropolis
Literary Festival

Experience the power of words at the 28th edition of this international festival

Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /99

Boreholes in Boredom A poem by Michael Hawkes

The East End Rules,
An East Van Memoir

Norman Nawrocki discusses his new book that will be launched on February 15 at a 60s/70s Dance Party. By Irwin Rapoport

Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /98

Have You Got A Minute? A poem by Michael Hawkes

Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /97

A Reality Check A poem by Michael Hawkes

Susan Grundy launches
latest novel Black Creek

Westmount author delves into the novel and her literary style in Q&A. By Irwin Rapoport

Bicycle Bob Silverman
bio launches October 21

Co-author John Symon discusses the writing of the book and Silverman's life and influence. By Irwin Rapoport

Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /96

In The Beginning Were Leaves A poem by Michael Hawkes

Pause For Poetry:
Michael Hawkes /95

No Tears Tonight A poem by Michael Hawkes
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