GWC Goes to Congress

If you are at Congress 2007 in Saskatoon this week, drop by the Fitzhenry & Whiteside booth 28 at in the PAC building – Physical Activity Complex at the University of Saskatchewan to find out more about the Great West Collection and peruse a few of our newest titles.

Everett Baker's Saskatchewan - in Saskatoon

Join us in celebrating the launch of Everett Baker's Saskatchewan with award-winning author Bill Waiser

7 pm, Tuesday, July 3

McNally Robinson

3130 8TH ST E.

Saskatoon

"Everett Baker's dedication in documenting the breadth of Saskatchewan is eloquently expressed in this delightful volume. Baker's imagery reflects the obvious love and respect he held in his heart for the people and places of this prairie province." - Wes Lafortune, Photo Life

University of Saskatchewan historian Bill Waiser has selected and compiled photographs from Everett Baker's unique vision into the first ever book-form showcase of this exceptional photographer's work.

We Won!

Red Deer Press wins the Best Trade Non-Fiction Award for The Unmentionable History of the West at the Alberta Book Publishing Association Awards gala this past week.
Fifth House Publishers won Best Alberta Book Publisher 2007 at the same event. Nice kudos for both Fitzhenry & Whiteside Alberta companies and for the Great West Collection.

Jump Into Spring Special

Act Now!

Order two other books and receive the full-colour favourite Where the Meadowlark Sang: Cherished Scenes from an Artist's Childhood for just $13.95. In Where the Meadowlark Sang much-loved artist Hazel Litzgus's delightful folk art is accompanied by charming stories of rural life bringing to life cherished memories of her childhood on a mixed farm. Harvest and hard work, games, pastimes, and schooldays are all here in celebration of farm life. For anyone who has grown up on a prairie farm - or wonders what it was like.

Regular price $27.95, GWC price for this title alone $22.50, GWC price with two other titles $13.95

With the May long weekend fast approaching, your road trip visions are probably beginning to come into focus. Here are a few tips to enhance your travels. As always, head for the Great West Collection website and on checkout enter GWC7 to claim your 10% discount.

Coquihalla Trips and Trails: A Guide to British Columbia's North Cascade Mountain & Nicola Valley
by Murphy Shewchuk

Revised and updated, and containing more than 50 maps, Coquihalla Trips & Trails is the definitive guide to southwestern British Columbia's spectacular Coquihalla Country.
With more than 70 trips and trails, as well as background information on the geography, wildlife and history of the region, this compact book covers the area from Hope to Kamloops, and from Spences Bridge to the Okanagan Valley in kilometre-by-kilometre detail.

Okanagan Trip & Trails
by Judie Steeves, Murphy Shewchuk

With in-depth text, some 40 maps and close to 100 photos, the book describes the many routes in kilometre-by-kilometre detail - the Centennial and Trans Canada Trails, as well as many lesser-known trails and routes in the Okanagan-Similkameen.

The Story Behind Manitoba Names:
How Cities, Towns, Villages and Whistle Stops got their Names
by Ted Stone

Get to know Manitoba with the stories of over 500 names, ranging from the humorous to the historic.

The Story Behind Alberta Names
by Harry Sanders

“Photographs, as well as Sanders’s natural talent as as storyteller, make this book much more than a list of names.” - Calgary Herald

“Excellent for curious minds on the road.” - Central Alberta Farmer

Snowbirds: Behind the Scenes with Canada’s Air Demonstration Team

photographs and text by Mike Sroka

The Snowbirds are about to launch into a new season of airshows across the country. Check out the Snowbirds air show schedule for an appearance near you. For a behind the scenes look at the 'birds and for a beautiful momento of the airshows, take advantage of your online discount and purchase Snowbirds: Behind the Scenes with Canada’s Air Demonstration Team now.

“Mike Sroka’s photographs of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds give you that same chill-up-your-spine feeling of awe that you get while watching the Snowbirds perform their amazing feats of aerobatic magic. But more than that, his photographs tell the story behind the scenes—of all the devoted men and women who make up the team, making the Canadian Forces Snowbirds the pride of all Canadians. Mike Sroka’s attention to detail and unique approach to aviation photography makes this collection of photographs one of the finest you will ever come across.”—Anita Dammer, Editor in Chief, Photo Life

An air demonstration team revered worldwide, Canada’s aerial ambassadors have performed with precision and pride for over one hundred million spectators across North America. In breathtaking demonstrations of the courage, skill, and teamwork of the Canadian Armed Forces, the Snowbirds have thrilled audiences for thirty-five years.

Three years ago, action photographer Mike Sroka was granted unprecedented access to the dynamic Snowbirds team as one of their official photographers. From the beginning, he set out to capture the spirit, dedication, and hard work of the pilots, ground crew, and support staff. Sroka intended to tell the story of the Snowbirds as it has never been told before. As he travelled and flew with them across North America, Sroka found the heart and soul of the elite team, as is documented in the flawless digital photographs that soar from the pages of Snowbirds.

"A high-flight dream book that's very well done." - The Globe and Mail

Mike Sroka is a highly respected and creative commercial photographer, originally from the Chicago area, now living and working in Canada. For more than twenty years, he has produced striking photographs for clients such as Carewest, Bolens, Husky Oil, NOVA, Parks Canada, Harley-Davidson, Miller Beer, Firestone, Wrangler, and Diet Pepsi. Sroka’s portfolios of outstanding images taken at fast-paced Formula One races and at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede have proven his exceptional skill as a high-energy, action photographer.

Snowbirds: Behind the Scenes with Canada’s Air Demonstration Team, photographs and text by Mike Sroka, Foreword by Lieutenant Colonel Steve Will, Snowbirds Squadron Commander (2002-2004), 1-894856-86-4, $39.95 (Can); $29.95 (U.S.), PHOTOGRAPHY / Photoessays and Documentaries, 10 x 9, 160 pages, hardcover, 150 plus colour photographs,12 illustrations, appendix of team members

Fifth House and Red Deer Press shortlisted for Publisher of the Year AND The Unmentionable History of the West is shortlisted for the Alberta Trade Non-Fiction Book Award.



Alberta Book Publishing Awards Finalists Announced!

The finalists for the 2007 Alberta Book Publishing Awards have been chosen! Juries have deliberated over 70 entries to select 34 finalists in 12 categories.

Award recipients will be named on Friday, May 11 at the Alberta Book Publishing Awards Gala at the Faculty Club in Edmonton. This celebration of our province's publishing community is hosted by the Book Publishers Association of Alberta.Trade Non-Fiction Book Award
• NeWest Press (Edmonton)—Ride the Rising Wind: One Woman's Journey Across Canadaby Barbara Kingscote• Red Deer Press (Calgary)—The Unmentionable History of the West by Nancy Millar• The University of Alberta Press (Edmonton)—I Was There: A Century of Alumni Stories About the University of Alberta, 1906–2006 by Ellen Schoeck• The University of Alberta Press (Edmonton) with The Hebrew University Magnes Press (Jerusalem)—Reading Writers Reading: Canadian Authors' Reflections by Danielle Schaub, photographs by Danielle Schaub


The Unmentionable History of the West is a fond romp through the underwear that men and women wore in days gone by. Think of corsets, navy blue bloomers, long underwear with its trap door and brassieres that could kill. Think also of the other unmentionables that came along with being sexual beings. Women had to hide their pregnancies, talk of birth control was illegal, seduction was a crime, prostitution likewise. There were so many silences, so many secrets about the private lives of men and women.