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The perilous trade
Book • 2003
Roy MacSkimming's work surveys the history of English‑Canadian publishing, detailing the rise of major publishers, influential authors, and the business dynamics shaping the trade.
The book profiles key industry figures and examines how market forces and policy choices affected Canadian literature's production and distribution.
It highlights successes and the cultural importance of a domestic publishing ecosystem, while documenting threats from foreign ownership and market consolidation.
MacSkimming combines archival research with interviews and industry knowledge to provide both narrative history and critical analysis.
The book is widely regarded as a foundational text for understanding Canada's publishing sector.
The book profiles key industry figures and examines how market forces and policy choices affected Canadian literature's production and distribution.
It highlights successes and the cultural importance of a domestic publishing ecosystem, while documenting threats from foreign ownership and market consolidation.
MacSkimming combines archival research with interviews and industry knowledge to provide both narrative history and critical analysis.
The book is widely regarded as a foundational text for understanding Canada's publishing sector.
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