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1. Necropsy of love

Author

Purdy, Al

Subjects
Literature/writing
Published
1999

3. Others

Author

Purdy, Al

Subjects
Literature/writing
Published
1990

5. As for them and their houses.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Recounts the experiences of poet Al Purdy in the world of Canadian publishing. Struggles encountered to publish early works; Working relationship with publisher Lorne Pierce of the Toronto, Ontario-based Ryerson Press; Publication of the radical book 'The New Romans,' with the help of Mel Hurtig; Legal battles against publishers; Smaller publishers that have done his books.

Published
1986

6. 'In love and anger.'.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Presents an obituary for the late Canadian poet Milton Acorn. Author's friendship with Acorn; Description of Acorn's poetry; Author's collaboration with Acorn on the book 'The Brain's the Target'; Ferocity of Acorn's humanism.

Published
1986

7. ART BOOKS.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Features books relating to art in Canada. 'The Last Buffalo: The Story of Frederick Arthur Verner,' by Joan Murray; 'Toronto in Art: 150 Years Through the Artists' Eyes,' by Edith G. Firth; 'The Loyalists,' by Christopher Moore.

Published
1984

8. UNSTRANGE LOVE.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Focuses on the holding of the Toronto Antiquarian Book Fair in Toronto, Ontario from May 12-14, 1976. Examples of books to be featured; Price range of Canadian literary books exhibited; Literary value of such collection of Canadian books.

Published
1976

9. SCRIBAL DRUMS.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'Literary History of Canada: Canadian Literature in English,' edited by Carl F. Klink.

Published
1977

10. METRE READINGS.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Features several venues in Canada for poetry readings. Literary Storefront in Vancouver; Vehicule in Montreal; Harbourfront in Toronto; Forest City Gallery in London, Ontario.

Published
1980

11. LOWRY: A MEMOIR.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Presents a memoir about Canadian novelist Malcolm Lowry. Readers' reaction to Lowry's novel published in 1947; Impact of the meetings with Lowry on the author.

Published
1974

12. Life with father.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews several books on photography in Canada. 'Frederick H. Varley,' by Peter Varley; 'The Best of the Group of Seven,' by John Murray; 'Sometimes a Great Nation: A Photo Album of Canada 1850-1925,' by Edward Cavell.

Published
1984

14. THE SOUL OF RUSSIA.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Complete Poems of Anna Akhmatova,' edited by Roberta Reeder.

Published
1990

15. Bound for glory.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'Starting Out,' by Pierre Berton.

Published
1987

16. Crimes of the heart.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the books 'Gothic,' and 'The Animals Within,' both by David Day.

Published
1987

17. For king and company.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'Company of Adventurers,' by Peter C. Newman.

Published
1986

18. Truth and illusion.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the poetry anthologies 'An Exchange of Gifts: Poems New and Selected,' by Alden Nowlan; 'The Grey Islands: A Journey,' by John Steffler; 'Love in Flight,' by Gregory M. Cook.

Published
1985

19. The unholy mountain.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'Everest Canada: The Ultimate Challenge,' by Al Burgess and Jim Palmer.

Published
1984

20. Poets worthy of their toil.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'A Government Job at Last: An Anthology of Working Poems, Mainly Canadian,' edited by Tom Wayman.

Published
1976

21. Farley's Fling at Fiction.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Snow Walker,' written by Farley Mowat.

Published
1975

22. FRONTIER VIEWS.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews two books about painting. 'Painters in the New Land,' by Michael Bell; 'Cornelius Krieghoff,' by Hughues de Jouvancourt.

Published
1974

24. THE AGE OF F.R. SCOTT.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Dance is One,' by F.R. Scott.

Published
1973

26. Abraham Lincoln.

Author

Purdy, Al, Fedyna, B.I., and Wrobel, George

Abstract

Comments on several issues of the journal Books in Canada. Appreciation of the review on the book 'No One Else is Lawrence!'; Assessment of the serial publication; Opinion on the November 1998 issue of the journal.

Published
1999

27. Cautious Ned.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'E.J. Pratt: The Master Years,' by David G. Pitt.

Published
1988

29. ROUGH DRAFT.

Author

Purdy, Al

Abstract

Reviews the book 'The Art of Making Beer,' by Stanley Anderson and Raymond Hull.

Published
1971

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