Canadia
n Voices is a powerful and moving collection of prose and poetry, which stretches across the boundaries of age, skin color, language, ethnicity, and religion to give voice to the lives and experiences of ordinary Canadians. This vibrant, varied sampler of the Canadian literary scene captures timely personal and cultural challenges, and ultimately shares subtle
insight and compassion written by a wide spectrum of stylistically and culturally diverse authors.
Canadian Voices is more than simply an anthology — it is a celebration of wonderful writing by some of today's finest emerging Canadian writers. This book is an ambitious, lasting, and meaningful work of literature that will not soon fade away. It is an exceptional reading experience to be enjoyed and savoured.
ISBN: 978-0-9784395-5-2, BookLand Press, 248 pages, $24.95
Indian Voices is a heart-stirring compilation. An amazing repertoire of prose and poetry penned by Indians from different corners of the world brings to life the unique characteristics and myriad feelings associated with this pulsating and colourful country. Experience new expressions from across borders speaking the same language; moving words which encapsulate the
amazing geographical breadth and cultural diversity, vividly capturing the unimaginable depth of emotions that power your senses. Empthize with familiar situations, normal people, their despair and ecstasy as you get drawn into real-life dramas, keeping you involved and engrossed as accomplished and emerging Indian authors string together thoughts in a masterful manner. Indian voices provides continuing newness, a renewed vision of words and history, and makes all of it accessible well beyond the confines of India. It is a captivating affair which takes charge of the reader and lingers long in the mind, allowing imagination to rule. We invite you to join this soul-stirring journey.
View the live webcast of Indian Voices, vol. one and Hearts & Souls by Leopoldo Paradela, 7.00 pm, 7th April, 2011
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Canadian Voices, vol. two, was successfully launched in October. It is a powerful and moving collection of prose and poetry, which stretches across the boundaries of age, skin color, language, ethnicity, and religion to give voice to the lives and experiences of ordinary Canadians. Thisvibrant, varied sampler of theCanadian literary scene captures timely personal and cultural challenges, and ultimately shares subtle insight and compassion written by a wide spectrum of stylistically and culturally diverse authors.
A study in Canadian cultural development.
Curry is Thicker than Water
- Jasmine Anita Yvette D’Costa
Foreword by the Giller Prize and Commonwealth Writers’ Prize
winner Austin Clarke
-A cobra flies in through an open window.
-Wives form a pact against their bigamous,abusive husband.
-A mother and son battle over eagles' eggs.
-A homeless guest with a secret.
-An elephant protests on a highway.
-A woman marries a pumpkin.
ISBN: 978-0-9783793-9-1
FORMAT: Trade Paperback, 5.5”x 8.5”
PRICE: $15.95
Available in India through Dolphin Publishers Ltd. distributors for India markets.
Available in all Independent bookstores and Crosswords or through your bookshop on order from Dolphin Publishers and www.FlipKart.com
Available in the U.K. on www.amazon.co.uk
Distributors for U.K. - Star Books Ltd.
