Goose Lane Editions Fall 2018 Where to Begin? with a Heartbeat
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Goose Lane Editions Fall 2018 Where to begin? With a heartbeat. A word. An image. Fall 2018. A season of provocation, of entertainment, of complete absorption. A season of ideas. And of emotion. “This is where the heart of feminism beats.” — Annie Lennox on Powered by Love This fall our selection of new titles includes books destined for everyone’s reading list: a provocative (and yes, decidedly controversial) book on the myths of mammography by investigative journalist Renée Pellerin; a memoir of a river by one of Canada’s best nature writers, Wayne Curtis; and the first of two volumes on the Great Trail by hiker extraordinaire Michael Haynes. “Blunt, honest and well-researched.” — Flurt on F-Bomb Readers will be entranced by fabled lawman Strother Purcell in Ian Weir’s deadpan revisionist western and pulled into the undertow of history in Paul Carlucci’s ravaged high-rise of the north. In icehouse poetry, renowned poet Patricia Young and first-book author Dominque Bernier-Cormier will encourage readers to cast their gaze on a pungent, pulsating universe. Full stop. And then, with much ado, we’ll unveil a dazzling array of illustrated books, including three distinctive books of photography. ...Everything Remains Raw records the evolution of the Toronto hip hop scene through graffiti, magazine shoots, and behind-the-scenes documentary photographs. The Lost City documents the vanished neighbourhoods of Saint John razed by the progress of “urban development” in arresting, black-and-white photographs by Ian MacEachern. In One Wave, Ned Pratt transforms the Newfoundland landscape into distillations of form and colour — without a hint of nostalgia. “Her images de-exoticized the Arctic. Yet, at the same time, they highlighted how little the South truly knows about the experience of life in the North.” — Heather Igloliorte on Annie Pootoogook In a more painterly vein, readers may expect the unexpected: iconic feminist artist Joyce Weiland and her passionate engagement with the paintings of Tom Thomson; the contrasting approaches of Harold Gilman and Arthur Lismer as they document Halifax Harbour in the year following the Explosion. And still, there’s more — a visual history of one of Canada’s oldest institutions of higher learning, a new history from the Gregg Centre for the Study of War and Society, bestselling titles from the backlist, recent titles yet to be discovered, and stories that cannot easily be forgotten. Join us this fall for a season of exceptional books — a season of ideas, of original thinking, of writers and artists who inscribe a mark in time. Susanne Alexander, Publisher Goose Lane Editions cover image: Ned Pratt (b. 1964), One Wave, 2016 (detail), Chromogenic print, 33” × 46.25” left: Tom Thomson (1877-1917), Sunset (detail), 1915, from Passion Over Reason | La passion avant la raison, McMichael Canadian Art Collection 9781773100388 pb | $22.95 282 pages, 6 x 9 index October 2018 Health | Health Policy Rights held: Canada Also appearing as an eBook: 9781773100395 e | $19.95 9781773100401 k | $19.95 • ARCs • National review copy and press release distribution • National advertising • National media relations • National speaking tour and in-conversation events • Pre-publication excerpts • Co-op available Conspiracy of Hope The Truth About Breast Cancer Screening RENÉE PELLERIN For decades, women have been told that mammograms save lives. Yet many scientists say that this is in fact not true. Conspiracy of Hope reveals how breast cancer screening was introduced in the US before there was any good evidence it made any difference, and how an unfounded belief in early detection caught on quickly in Canada and other developed countries. Today the evidence is starkly clear. Screening does more harm than good. Still women, and their doctors, continue to buy into a myth perpetuated by greed, fear, and wishful thinking. Conspiracy of Hope illustrates how a vortex of interests came together to make breast screening standard medical practice and why it’s so hard to persuade them they are wrong. The radiologists, the imaging machinery manufacturers, and the pink ribbon charities are all part of that story. It is a tale of back-stabbing and intrigue, of exploiting fear and hope, while distorting and misrepresenting the evidence. Or simply ignoring it. Renée Pellerin is a former award-winning television producer whose roles included heading CBC News’ Health Unit and producing investigative documentaries for CBC’s Marketplace. She has taught journalism at the University of Regina and Ryerson University and holds degrees from the University of Saskatchewan and the University of King’s College in Halifax. She lives in Toronto. 2 GOOSE LANE EDITIONS 9781773100838 | $19.95 230 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 October 2018 Memoir | Natural History | Fishing Rights held: World Also appearing as an eBook: 9781773100845 e | $19.95 9781773100852 k | $19.95 • Digital ARCs • National review copy and press release distribution • Print advertising • National and regional media relations • Author events and book signings Fishing the High Country A Memoir of the River WAYNE CURTIS From the first sentence, “I come from a long line of river people,” to the last, “Bad luck to kill a moose bird,” Wayne Curtis signals that this book occupies the territory of a classic, a memoir of the river and those who submit to its call. New Brunswick’s Miramichi River is one of the most entrancing salmon rivers in the world. In Fishing the High Country, Curtis has created what can only be described as a river masterpiece, a lyrical record of time and place, of those who are drawn to its side and those who cast their lines into its waters. Drawing on his experience of life along the river — as a boy, as a young man and as a river guide among guides, Wayne Curtis crafts the compelling memoir of this place, a high country where he spins his tales, casts his flies, and fishes the river and woods for his stories. The Miramichi vibrates in Curtis’s bones. His cast of characters are earthy, whimsical, and wise. His eye for the telling detail and his rooted understanding of lives lived humbly will captivate readers with its near mystical blend of the mysteries of fly fishing and the affections of the heart. Wayne Curtis was born in Keenan, New Brunswick, on the banks of the Miramichi River. He was educated at the local schoolhouse and at St. Thomas University. He started writing prose in the late 1960s. His essays have appeared in the Globe and Mail, Outdoor Canada, Fly Fishermen, and the Atlantic Salmon Journal. Fall 2018 3 9781773100005 pb | $29.95 352 pages, 5.5 x 8.5 Illustrated, maps, index September 2018 Travel, Trail Guides Rights held: World • Digital ARCs • National review copy and press release distribution • National and specialty media relations • National and specialty advertising • Author events and appearances • Social media campaign The Best of the Great Trail Volume 1: Newfoundland to Southern Ontario on the Trans Canada Trail MICHAEL HAYNES Here, at last, is the essential companion to the eastern part of Canada’s national trail. Profiling 30 separate sections, crossing 6 provinces, and traversing more than 900 km of trail, this guide for the adventurous offers a connoisseur’s sampling of the finest components of eastern Canada’s Trans Canada Trail. Beginning at Cape Spear and ending on the shores of Lake Huron, Michael Haynes follows the Great Trail through the remote interior of Newfoundland, the coastlines of the Maritimes, the Laurentian Mountains of Quebec, the lakes and farmlands of Southern Ontario, and cities such as Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, and Toronto. With comprehensive trail notes for each featured section, as well as GPS coordinates, maps, beautiful colour photographs, and informative descriptions of points of interest along with way, The Best of the Great Trail explores the landscapes of eastern Canada in their variegated glory. Michael Haynes is one of the leading authorities on trail development in Canada and the author of numerous trail guides covering Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, the National Capital Region, and Western Québec. He is also a travel writer and regular commentator for CBC Radio. His travel articles have appeared in Ottawa Magazine, Saltscapes, and Explore. 4 GOOSE LANE EDITIONS bridge spanning Point Wolfe River, and as soon0 as you haveKilometres crossed there8 is a foot- Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Map 1 path on the left, the Shiphaven Trail. This is quite an elaborately developed footpath. There are numerous interpret- 38.7 Little Judiqueive Pond panels, Bridge lookoffs, and observation decks. Long boardwalks and stairs keep the Little walking easy,Judique and where there is no boardwalk the path is wide and surfaced in Ponds crushed stone. There are several excellent views of the mouth of the Point Wolfe River. You might also notice19 the road, from time to time, to the right. At 900 m/yd there is a major junction, but well-signed. If you wish a short diversion, walk the 400 m/yd to Point Wolfe Beach. For Goose River, con- tinue straight toward theJudique Point Wolfe Parking Lot, which you will reach at 1 km North 30.4 (0.625 mi). Camerons Pond 10.6 km (6.6 mi) At theJudique parking lot, cut diagonally across it to reach the trailhead. 28.2 There isSide a TCTTrail to Judique sign, and maps and maps. To the left is the route to the Coppermine Trail; to the right, theJudique list of trails above the gateway mentions Foster Brook, 25.5 South Eastern Hemlock Marven Lake,Baxters Coveand Bennet Lake. Among them is Goose River; take that path. The eastern hemlock prefers shade, cool, and humid climates As soon as you start up the path, there is a sign that states that it is 7.9 km and rainfalls exceeding 750 mm (29 in) a year.