Best Canadian Essays 2010 by Alex Boyd (2010, Trade Paperback)

Tightrope Books

1926639170

9781926639178

92486585

Best Canadian Essays 2010

260 Pages

English

2010

Canadian

Yes

Literary Collections

Alex Boyd

The Best Canadian Essays in English Ser.

Trade Paperback

0.8 in

10.1 Oz

8.5 in

5.5 in

Scholarly & Professional

The

Praise for The Best Canadian Essays 2009:The individual contributions in Best Canadian Essays 2009 transcend simple reportage and reach the level of art. Each one has something distinctive and informative to say. Take heed.-Jennifer Curtis, Quill & QuireI should say, I am quite excited by, and envious of, Tightrope's vision in putting together this and other 'Best Of' anthologies. I'd thought of doing something similar, and never got around to it, daunted by the task. I think they should be congratulated, as these volumes fill much needed voids, and have been handled in a very professional and engaging fashion. I'll be picking up a copy and urge you handful of Thirsty readers to do the same. These are publications we should support in any way possible. -Dan Wells, Biblioasis

Reflecting the depth of contemporary Canadian nonfiction, this collection showcases the quality and stunning diversity of essays culled from a year of magazine publications. This 2010 edition covers an impressive variety of topics that include a history of a customizable Christ, the Iranian revolution, the legalization of gay marriage, the inventors of Botox, and the Yukon Quest sled dog race., The most insightful and articulate articles of the year are gathered in The Best Canadian Essays series. The second volume in the series show-cases sixteen remarkable essays published in Canadian magazines, covering an astonishing diversity of themes: Will Braun considers how we customize Christ for our needs; Ira Basen weighs the possibilities of citizen journalism; Katharine Sandiford covers the longest dogsled race in North America; Katherine Ashenburg interviews the inventors of Botox; and Jason McBride prepares for the end of the world. The Best Canadian Essays 2010 offers writing that's as engaging as it is enjoyable. Book jacket.