Related Links

 Links to writers and artists who’ve worked with the press:

Don Austin’s poem “Notes (toward a poem about play)” won CBC’s poetry face-off for Newfoundland in 2005. It will be appearing, in a suitably playful format, from the Goat in 2007. Don’s hypertext story “Ned After Snowslides” gives a taste of his wit and inventiveness.

Painter and book artist, Tara has contributed to every production of Running the Goat. Until fall 2004, she generously gave us use of her printing facilities, and she has kindly offered her expertise and experience to every publication of the press. Her linocuts are featured in Three Servings. She is currently designing and illustrating “Notes (toward a poem about play)” by Don Austin, forthcoming in 2007.

A fine poet, Mark is the author of “Turk’s Gut Wolf” – the second in our poemphlet series.

Lori created the image for “Turk’s Gut Wolf.”

Photographer and printer John Haney has been helping in the print studio since he and his partner Amanda Jernigan relocated to St. John’s in the fall of 2005. A fine photographer, John has offered a print for the Oxfam project. He can occasionally be found in my basement studio, setting type, printing, and chatting knowledgably about good wines and great music. His website features some of his wonderful photographs. In the summer of 2006, he exhibited his photographs in Berlin.
Actor, director and writer, Andy collaborated on the adaptation of Peg Bearskin; his monologue “Boiled Dinner” forms part of Three Servings. Visit Andy’s website to learn more about his one-man shows and his film work, or to buy his very quirky and delightful cartoons.
Alison's poem "December" is the third in the Goat's poemphlet series; the accompanying art is by Will Gill. Alison has also contributed a poem to our Oxfam chapbook.

Publishing and Printing Links:

A society for lovers of books, the Alcuin Society sponsors an annual award celebrating excellence in book design.

Jan and Crispin Elsted, of Barbarian Press, make some of the finest books in the country. Even the briefest of browses would convince you, but once you click on this link you’ll want to meander and peruse for hours.
An award-winning Canadian small press specializing in poetry, Brick Books has published Genevieve Lehr and Michael Crummey. Stan Dragland is one of its founding editors; he also edited their anniversary anthology. Marnie Parsons has been editing for Brick since 1989.
Established by master printer Peter Koch, the Codex Foundation exists to promote an understanding and appreciation of the art and craft of the book, and to educate the public about the history, significance and traditions of book manufacture. Their first international symposium will be held in Berkeley California in February 2007.

An association that celebrates beautiful books.

Publisher of beautiful and affordable letterpress, limited-edition books and broadsides. Frog Hollow’s website includes links to many private presses and printing-related sites, and useful information about the craft, as well as details about their fine work.

Publisher of beautiful and award-winning offset and letterpress books, Gaspereau Press produced the offset edition of Peg Bearskin. Every fall Gaspereau hosts a fabulous Wayzgoose, with readings, discussions and an open house.

George Walker is one of the most unusual wood engravers in the country; renowned for his contemporary style and dark vision, Walker has illustrated work by such remarkable writers as Lewis Carroll and Neil Gaiman. He is a member of the Royal Academy of Canada, and a teacher at OCAD. The Book Arts Association of Newfoundland and Labrador was delighted to welcome him to their first Wayzgoose in November 2006.

Michael and Winifred make beautiful lead monotype. Most of the Goat's publications have been printed with their type.


Newfoundland and Labrador Cultural Links:
A fabulously original theatre company located in St. John’s under the direction of Siminovitch-award-winning director Jillian Keilley, Artistic Fraud has worked in collaboration with Michael Crummey on “Salvage: The Story of a House.”  Both Andy Jones and Mary-Lynn Bernard
performed in this theatrical presentation. Crummey’s poetry was also featured in “Hard Light,” an earlier Artistic Fraud production.

Award-winning producer Chris Brookes makes wonderful radio documentaries, including one exploring the traditional dance “Running the Goat.” Chris has kindly provided the sound that accompanies our splash page – a recording of a set dance at Jack Wells’s twine store in the Outer Battery. The accordion player is Allan Ricketts; the dancers are Joan Dohey, Christine Draper, Ford Elms, Andrew Lang, Kathleen Parewick, Marnie Parsons, Bob Rutherford and Jane Rutherford.

This small company in Tors Cove produces fine audio books featuring new and classic titles from Newfoundland. Several of the writers published by Running the Goat have also worked with Rattling Books.

The FAS promotes traditional music, storytelling and dance through its annual Folk and Storytelling Festivals, weekly folk night, and occasional workshops and concerts. In 2005, with the help of 989 enthusiastic accordion players, the FAS made national news and lots of noise, and set the Guinness World Record for the largest accordion ensemble. Long may they squeeze!

WANL supports and promotes writing throughout the province.

And yet more links:
Running the Goat was delighted to have Peg Bearskin included in the IYL’s list of noteworthy children’s books for 2004. Of the five Canadian books included in this list of 250 titles, two were from Newfoundland – the other was Kevin Major’s wonderful poetic narrative Ann and Seamus, published by Groundwood Books.
Later in 2007, Running the Goat will be publishing a special chapbook featuring poetry by a selection of Canadian poets; the entire retail price will be donated to Oxfam Canada. Details about the publication will be available soon from Running the Goat. Visit Oxfam’s website to see the good work they do with donations made toward their many international aid and relief projects.


Where you can find Running the Goat products:

Craft Council of Newfoundland and Labrador

The Craft Council supports excellence in craft throughout the province. Their website is an excellent introduction to many of the talented craftspeople living in Newfoundland and Labrador; check out their on-line studio guide and their on-line store.

Granny Bates Children’s Books

This is the only children’s bookstore on the island and one of the nicest bookstores in St. John’s. Support your local independent bookstores!