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

Don Austin

Don Austin’s poem “Notes (toward a poem about play)” won CBC’s poetry face-off for Newfoundland in 2005. It appeared, in a suitably playful format, from the Goat in 2009. Don’s hypertext story “Ned After Snowslides” gives a taste of his wit and inventiveness; it was the first “born-digital book” to be hosted in Special Collections department of Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador’s Library.

Painter and award-winning book artist, Tara Bryan has contributed in some way to every production of Running the Goat. Until fall 2004, she generously gave use of her printing facilities, and she has kindly offered her expertise and experience to every publication of the press.

Tara’s linocuts are featured in the first edition of Three Servings; she’ll be doing some new illustrations for the second edition, forthcoming in 2010. She also designed, illustrated and constructed the game board/book Notes (toward a poem about play) – text by Don Austin – which the Goat published in November of 2009.

Tara also serves on the Goat’s advisory board.

A fine poet and critic, Mark Callanan is the author of “Turk’s Gut Wolf” – the second in our poemphlet series. Mark is the editor of Riddle Fence, Newfoundland’s newest cultural journal.

Philip Dinn is a singer, drummer, writer and actor; a founding member of Newfoundland’s renowned folk rock band Figgy Duff and of the theatre/dance troupe Sheila’s Brush, Dinn is also a fine storyteller. He worked with Andy Jones on Peg Bearskin, which was initially part of “Jack Five Oh,” a theatrical gathering of Newfoundland folktales to mark the 50th anniversary of the province’s confederation with Canada. “Peg Bearskin” and other stories from that play can be found on the Jack Five Oh website.

Will Gill

Will Gill is a painter, sculptor, photographer and videographer; he provided an image for “December”, the third in the Goat’s poemphlet series. His work has won awards and rave reviews regionally, nationally and internationally.

Photographer and printer John Haney helped in the print studio off and on from 2005 until 2009, when he and his partner Amanda Jernigan relocated to Sackville, New Brunswick. John was a founding member of BAANAL, and helped with the design and printing of Dog’s Breakfast, the group’s recipe card collection—you can find details about that on the Ephemera page of this site.
Actor, director, storyteller and writer, Andy Jones is a Newfoundland treasure. He collaborated on the picture book adaptations of Peg Bearskin (with Philip Dinn and Elly Cohen) and The Queen of Paradise’s Garden (with Darka Erdelji); his monologue “Boiled Dinner” forms part of Three Servings. In 2010 the Goat will have the great pleasure of working with Andy again on another Jack tale.

Visit Andy’s website to learn more about the puppet play version of The Queen of Paradise’s Garden, his one-man shows, his film work and his many contributions to Newfoundland’s theatre and artistic communities.

Alison's poem "December" is the third in the Goat's poemphlet series; the accompanying art is by Will Gill.

Veselina Tomova

Artist, illustrator, graphic designer, printmaker, Veselina Tomova has been an artistic force in Newfoundland since she arrived here from Bulgaria in the 1980s. She is co-owner, with Vessela Brakova, of Vis-à-vis Graphics. She was the graphic designer for The Queen of Paradise’s Garden, and will be working with the Goat again on Andy Jones and Darka Erdelji’s next Jack tale collaboration.

Veselina is also on the Goat’s advisory board.

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. BAANAL was delighted to welcome them as the special guests for the 2008 Wayzgoose.

Michael and Winifred Bixler

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

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 was an editor with Brick from 1989 until 2009.

Don McKay, one of Brick’s founders, will be included in the Goat’s Pratt lecture series; his lecture will be available in early 2011. Don also serves on the press’s advisory board.

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. Its first international symposium was held in Berkeley California in February 2007. The foundation’s symposia continue as biennial celebrations of printing and books.

An association that celebrates beautiful books.

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.

Incline Press

Incline Press is a small, private press located in an old mill in Oldham, England. Its proprietors, Graham Moss and Kathy Whelan, make wonderful limited edition books that are eclectic, engaging and extremely interesting. Marnie Parsons visited the press for a week in 2008, and worked with Graham on the chapbook Scottish Printing; the Goat no longer has copies of this available, but details about the book can be found on the Out of Print page of this site.

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr.

Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. is a printing press and book artist, who lives and works in Alabama. Much of his work engages issues of race and gender. He is the subject of a documentary “Proceed and Be Bold.” BAANAL has invited Kennedy to attend its 2010 Wayzgoose.

St. Michael’s Printshop

St. Michael's Printshop is an artist-run print studio that provides professional, fine-art printmaking facilities for established and emerging artists. A lure for printmakers who crave a space in which to create art surrounded by the extraordinary natural landscape of the North Atlantic, the Printshop also attracts visuals artists who wish to explore printmaking for the first time through workshops with local and visiting printmakers. Gerald Squires’s lithographs for Caligula’s Horse and Other Creatures were printed at St. Michael’s by master printer Jerry Evans. Jennifer Morgan also printed lithographs there for her collaboration with her mother Bernice Morgan; Dragon Song will be forthcoming from the Goat in the near future.

George Walker

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 pleased to welcome him to its first Wayzgoose in November 2006.

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 this site’s 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.

Chris also serves on the Goat’s advisory board.

Memorial University Library Special Collections Page: Literary Hypertexts

As well as working to develop and expand Memorial University library's collection of Rare and Artists Books, Special Collections librarian Patrick Warner has begun collecting literary hypertexts. The page offers a very brief introduction to literary hypertexts and contains a link to a literary hypertext produced in Newfoundland (Don Austin’s “ned after snowslides”). There is also a link to an interview Warner did with Austin about the work.

Folk Arts Society

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!

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.

Riddle Fence

Newfoundland’s newest journal of arts and culture, Riddle Fence is beautifully produced, and full of stories, poetry, articles, photos and more by some of the province’s most compelling artists and writers. It’s a wonderful source for those interested in Newfoundland’s vibrant cultural scene. And there’s fine work by folks from away too.

Sound Symposium

A biennial festival of new music and arts, Sound Symposium brings world-class musicians, artists, dancers, writers and thinkers to St. John’s every other year for a week of performances, concerts, improv, jamming, workshops and sonic adventures. Its signature piece, the Harbour Symphony, has volunteers performing special compositions for ships’ horns on whatever vessels are in port. Working as the administrator for Sound Symposium is Marnie’s day job.

Writers’ Alliance of Newfoundland and Labrador

WANL supports and promotes writing throughout the province.

And yet more links:
Running the Goat was delighted to have Peg Bearskin and The Queen of Paradise's Garden, its two trade publications, named to the IYL's 2004 and 2010 White Ravens list, respectively. The list honours outstanding international publications for children and youth, and usually includes work in over 30 languages from more than 40 countries. Both books were included in the IYL's display at the Bologna Children's Book Fair, and can be found in the library's collection in Germany.


Where you can find Running the Goat products:

The Bookery on Signal Hill

St. John’s only independent bookstore, The Bookery is located in one of the oldest buildings in the city. It has a great selection of books, as well as cookware and antiques, and fabulous coffee.

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.