500 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w illustrations. "(A) remarkable look at the development of Canadian art, from the first appearance of Native crafts through to Booker Prize winners such as Margaret Atwood and Yann Martel. In tracing the history of Canada's cultural roots, Jonathan Vance also tells the story of Canadian identity." Chapter headings: The First Artists; The Meeting and Mingling of Cultures; Colonial Societies; Common Showmen and Mountebanks; Culture on the Frontier; The Dream of Useful Knowledge; 'Streaks on the Horizon'; Importing Culture; Exporting Culture; The First World War; The New Par... View More...
112 pp, 4to (11 3/4" H). Profusely illustrated with colour and b&w photographs. "Acclaimed Canadian photojournalist, John de Visser demonstrates his masterful touch with a camera. In 112 stunning pages of image-making, he captures the essence of the University and all its Colleges with the deftness of a portrait painter. We see the buildings and grounds, classrooms, athletic events and academic life, to be sure, but we also get a feel for the University's history and traditions and spirit. Accompanying these 96 pages of colour are reflections on the University from some of its past president... View More...
310 pp, 4to (11 3/4" H). "Since its opening in 1960, the O'Keefe Centre has been Canada's premier theatre: home of the National Ballet of Canada and the Canadian Opera Company, the chief venue for Broadway musicals and plays, international artists, modern and classical dance companies - everything glorious in the performing arts. Almost 300 black-and-white photographs of distinguished entertainers illustrate this lively history of the O'Keefe Centre from 1960 to 1990. The book includes the design and building of the centre, sections on the National Ballet of Canada, the Canadian Opera Compa... View More...
176 pp, oblong 8vo (8 3/4" H x 11 1/4" D). B&w photographs, maps, reproductions. "During the latter years of the nineteenth century St. Andrews was 'discovered' by a wealthy few who sought a summer place by the sea. Escaping from Boston, Montreal, St. Louis, Toronto and elsewhere, they bought, rented, or built houses, returning year after year as their children did in turn. Luxurious hotels such as 'The Argyll' and 'The Algonquin' - advertising 'no hay fever' and good rail connections - were built to serve them, and a summer society was established: riding, sailing, playing tennis and croq... View More...
176 pp, oblong 8vo (8 3/4" H x 11 1/4" D). B&w photographs, maps, reproductions. Signed and dated by author on half title page. "During the latter years of the nineteenth century St. Andrews was 'discovered' by a wealthy few who sought a summer place by the sea. Escaping from Boston, Montreal, St. Louis, Toronto and elsewhere, they bought, rented, or built houses, returning year after year as their children did in turn. Luxurious hotels such as 'The Argyll' and 'The Algonquin' - advertising 'no hay fever' and good rail connections - were built to serve them, and a summer society was establ... View More...
