Talonbooks

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Talonbooks is one of Canada’s oldest literary presses. Located in Vancouver, Talonbooks has been publishing work of the highest literary merit for over 50 years. Specializing in drama, ethnography, poetry, and translated literature from French language titles, Talon is one of Canada's premier drama publishers. Over the past decade, Talon has diversified its literary non-fiction list to include works on global flash-points in the Middle East and the Balkans, and on Canadian issues and politics. With more than 600 titles in print, having received well over 300 awards, Talonbooks maintains one of the finest and most diverse literary lists in Canada.

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