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We wanted to share a pair of things that aren’t explicitly Apt. 9 related, but that do overlap and that we do care about. First, Leigh Nash, who Apt. 9 was lucky enough to publish in the spring (copies still available here), recently saw the publication of her first trade poetry collection. Goodbye, Ukulele comesContinue reading “Leigh Nash, Literary Landscapes, and the Small Press Book Fair aftermath…”

Two new reviews have appeared over the last couple of weeks. Matthew Firth talks about Michael Dennis’ how are you she innocently asked in Front&Centre. The review can be read in full here, but you should also make a point of subscribing to the magazine here, read it in print! rob mclennan discussed the twoContinue reading “Two new reviews, two reminders”

So, Apt. 9 is nearly ready for the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair on Saturday 16 October. Are you ready? Will you be there? We have three new titles stitched and numbered and set aside. eating thistles from Peter Gibbon, Sweet & Sour Nothings from William Hawkins, and the first non-fiction title of the youngContinue reading “Ottawa Small Press Book Fair – Fall Edition – 2010”

Apt. 9 has been quiet publicly since our big move, but has been active inside our new digs. Three projects are nearing completion, and we have the photos to prove it. First up is eating thistles by Peter Gibbon. Peter has long been active in Ottawa’s small press publishing community, seeing a wonderful body ofContinue reading “In progress…”

Well, tomorrow will see the movement of Apt. 9 from its eponymous space, 328 Frank St. Apt. 9 Ottawa ON. The move unfortunately overlaps with the summer edition of the Ottawa Small Press Book Fair which happens tomorrow at Jack Purcell from noon to 5:00pm. However, as was mentioned earlier, Justin Million and Peter GibbonContinue reading “Apt. 9 is moving”

Aaron Tucker, who was recently shortlisted for the bpNichol Chapbook Award for apartments (published by the excellent Emergency Response Unit), has just posted a review of Ben Ladouceur’s The Argossey over at The Agora Review. Thanks Aaron!

Lots has been happening, and I’ve been failing to update. So, here we go: First, a new book is ready! Landforms from Leigh Nash is stitched and numbered. The book is a wonderful set of eleven concise poems that move across geography and human bodies in startling and surprising ways. Leigh is one-half of TheContinue reading “Leigh Nash, & other news”

Tomorrow night Apt. 9 has the privilege of releasing a book by Stuart Ross, a stalwart of Canada’s small press community. Stuart’s commitment to small press publishing over the last thirty years, his Proper Tales Press, his piles of little mags (most recently HARDSCRABBLE), and his dedication promoting others, blazed a trail that Apt. 9Continue reading “Stuart Ross, TREE, & In/Words”

Big news developing in Apt. 9. First, new books! Michael Dennis’ how are you she innocently asked is stitched and ready for your eyes. The book is comprised of poems and short short stories, all marked by Dennis’ characteristic lack of bullshit. Dennis’ sustained energy over his years of publishing is a real inspiration hereContinue reading “A Belated Happy New Year!”

First and foremost, we are thrilled to announce that the fifth Apt. 9 title, and the first one to be fiction, will come from Michael Blouin. Blouin’s excellent first novel Chase & Haven (Coach House) recently won the ReLit Award, and was shortlisted for the Amazon First Novel award. The chapbook will be excerpts fromContinue reading “Towards the Ottawa Small Press Fair…”