Monthly Archives: February 2008

The Making of a Book Tree.

Posted on February 26, 2008 by brian

The Book Tree is preparing to “re-debut” this May in a brand-new, second edition, and Frank suggested that I offer a little look inside what goes on when we overhaul a book. A lot has changed with this title, and … Continue reading →

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Peace by Walter Brueggemann

Posted on February 25, 2008 by brian

We’re excited to announce a new monthly feature here at Canon: Doug & Doug Dig… “Say what?” Simply put, Mr Jones and Mr Wilson are going to choose one book from their current reading for us every month (taking turns … Continue reading →

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Top Reasons for Buying a Book

Posted on February 12, 2008 by brian

Last year Publishers Weekly (the trade magazine of the publishing industry) published the results of a survey which asked readers what factors motivated them to buy a book. They could select any number of options. Here are the top eight … Continue reading →

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Q&A: Dr Leithart on postmodernism

Posted on February 4, 2008 by brian

Peter Leithart just published his eighteenth book, Solomon Among the Postmoderns. Apart from being his second book published by Brazos Press, it was also his first book to be dedicated to a grandchild (young John Arthur Leithart). In this title … Continue reading →

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Winnie ille Pu

Posted on February 1, 2008 by brian

Good news from the production front…I received another illustration permission for The Book Tree this week! Penguin’s given me their contractual blessing to use this pic of Winnie and Tigger from The House at Pooh Corner. You’ll see it on … Continue reading →

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