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The association of book publishers of british columbia abpbc, a provincial association comprising bcowned book publishing companies, is the largest regional affiliate of the association of canadian publishers acp. If you are looking for a publisher, please consult our member directory. Association of book publishers of british columbia in. Association of book publishers of british columbia home. Book publishers in british columbia book publishing. Western canadian book market the book publishers association of alberta bpaa and association of book publishers of british columbia. Association of book publishers of british columbia march 27 at 10. The association of book publishers of british columbia. The association of book publishers of bc abpbc is a trade association, founded in 1974, whose aims are to foster an environment in which our members will flourish and to expand an awareness of the value of books in all our lives. The parkside hotel offers special rates for bc book fair attendees and exhibitors. The titles from independent publishers included in this book showcase the voices that make canadian storytelling so unique. Member publishers lpg members site literary press group. Vancouver, bc february 21, 2019 canada fbm2020 and its partners are pleased to support a fellowship of german publishers to western canada for.

The initiative is the first of its kind in canada, with partnership from association of book publishers of british columbia abpbc, the book publishers association of alberta bpaa, the association of manitoba book publishers ambp, the saskatchewan publishers group saskbooks and with the financial support of the embassy of canada to germany, the canadian trade commissioner service in germany, the province of british columbia through creative bc, and the alberta cultural industries branch. The abpbc is not a publisher and therefore does not accept book proposals or manuscripts. The association of book publishers of british columbia abpbc is proud to announce the launch of readlocalbc. Book publishers in british columbia book publishing directory. It started with the encyclopedia of british columbia ebc when it was first made. Contact us for information on all of our books, mapbooks, maps, and tarot at. When booking your rooms tell them youre with western book reps. Whitecap books is one of canadas leading book publishers with a diverse list featuring highquality, visually appealing books on food, wine, health and wellbeing, regional history, and regional guidebooks. Association of book publishers of british columbia, vancouver, bc. While still a western regional press in its focus, in recent years newest has.

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We are a regional affiliate of the association of canadian publishers. The abpbc works to support the longterm health and success of the canadianowned book industry in british columbia. Go to the directory of canadian publishing companies to see a list of canadian publishing houses and canadian publishing services companies sorted by category. The association works to support the longterm health and success of the canadianowned book publishing industry in british columbia, to foster an environment in which our members will flourish and to expand an awareness of the value of books in peoples lives. To get more details you can call us on 604 6840228.

In 2015, the abpbc began the read local bc campaign as a series. Abel constructed the books source text by compiling ninetyone complete western. Publisher of the year award from the association of book publishers of bc. The association of book publishers of bc abpbc is a provincial association of bc owned and controlled book publishing. Book publisher, british columbia outdoor recreation guide books. Au press is the centre of scholarly publishing expertise for athabasca. The bc bestseller list is compiled using sales data from more than 80 independent bookstores in bc, which is provided to the abpbc by tbm bookmanager. An awardwinning publisher of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction, anvil has become. Annotated list of book publishers in british columbia.