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Publishing Resources Directory Okanagan Bookworks has, over the years, built up a significant database of publishing-specific information. Having been involved in all facets of publishing - and most media sectors - we've had access to, and developed ourselves. We will be using the directory that follows the site map immediately below as a jumping-off point for future resource additions to this site. We'll be adding often to this page, so you might want to bookmark it to keep up with our efforts.
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The Book Arts on the Web
 The Alcuin Society
Promoting a wider appreciation of what goes into fine books, the BC-based Society appeals to people with a broad range of interests concerning books and reading, including authorship, publishing, book design and production, bookselling, book buying and collecting, as well as the book arts of printing, binding, papermaking, calligraphy and illustration. Center for the Book Arts
Dedicated to preserving the traditional crafts of book-making, as well as exploring and encouraging contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object.
Book Information Website
All aspects of books, book arts, book history, letterpress printing, fine printing, book schools, book and paper restoration and conservation, paper and papermaking, book artists, bookbinding and bookbinders, antiquarian books, book search services, book auctions, individual book dealers, manuscripts, pop-up books, and the history of printing. Book Arts Web
Features links to a large selection of book arts related sites on the web, including image galleries. Includes subscription information and FAQ for the Book_Arts-L, a mailing list based at Syracuse University, whose1200-plus subscribers include practicing bookbinders, book-artists, marblers, papermakers, printers, collectors, and curators.
Guild of Book Workers
The national non-profit organization for all the book arts, founded in 1906. Covers bookbinding, printing, conservation, marbling, calligraphy, and papermaking. Fine Press Book Association
Promotes printing skills and the appreciation of beautiful books. Information about events of interest to book printers, designers, and collectors, such as the publication of new books, book fairs, seminars, and events. Handpapermaking A non-profit organization dedicated to advancing traditional and contemporary ideas in the art of hand papermaking. How to Make Books Instructions - simple and easy to follow - for people who want to make a book (or several books) but don't want to invest in a lot of equipment. Essentials of Book Collecting
An essay on book collecting, explaining the terminology, myths and misconceptions. The Pop-Up Lady For beginners and children, a good overview and demonstration on how pop-up books are made. American Museum of Papermaking
Take a virtual tour of the history of paper, and learn more about the art of papermaking. Online Type Museum
Comprehensive history and practice of typesetting. An appreciation of the roots and subtleties of type greatly enhances the experience of both publisher and reader. Book Industry Communication's Bookish Home Page (UK) BIC activities include the development and promotion of EDI (the electronic transmission of information and commercial messages between computer systems), bar coding, bibliographic standards, electronic security tagging, library management information and information networking. Book Industry Study Group A membership-supported, not-for-profit research organization, comprised of organizations from every sector of the publishing community. Its goal is to provide accurate and current research information about the industry for its members and others.
BookWireComprehensive source of book industry information, includes book industry news, features, reviews, original fiction, guides to literary events, author interviews, thousands of annotated links to book-related sites.
BookZone
In addition to providing information about books from more than 600 publishers, BookZone offers free reports on topics of interest to publishers, writers, and readers, a directory of more than 18,000 bookstores, and links to more than 1,500 book-related sites on the Web. Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild CBBAG celebrates the book arts: bookbinding, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and typography, wood engraving, paper decorating, and conservation. Includes an extensive collection of links to other book arts sites.
Canadian Book Review Annual Monthly reviews and ordering information for CBRA, a comprehensive source of reviews of English-language trade, scholarly, and reference books published in Canada each year.
Publishers' Window on the Government of Canada National Library of Canada site about copyright, industry associations, support programs, and business information for publishers of books, magazines, and music.
Services for Canadian Publishers from the National Library of Canada Contains general information about the National Library's programs for publishers, Cataloguing in Publication (CIP), International Standard Book Number (ISBN), International Standard Music Number (ISMN), International Standard Serial Number (ISSN), legal deposit , and Forthcoming Books (a monthly listing of new Canadian publications).
SHARP Web The Society for the History of Authorship, Reading, and Publishing was created in 1991 to provide a global network for book historians. SHARP now has about 900 members in 20 countries, including professors of literature, historians, librarians, publishing professionals, sociologists, bibliophiles, classicists, booksellers, art historians, reading instructors, and independent scholars. The site contains many links related to the history of the book, publishing, printing, and the book arts.
Toronto Centre for the Book Established in order to bring together University of Toronto faculty, librarians, students, and members of the general public who are interested in the past, present, and future of the book and in all aspects of the creation, diffusion, and reception of the written word.
BookWeb American Booksellers Association site, featuring a searchable directory of 4,000 bookstores, book news, a reference desk, and more. Canadian Booksellers Association CBA promotes the interests of Canadian booksellers. Includes a list of links to Canadian bookstores
Citation Index of online Canadian book publishers, published by a student at Simon Fraser University. Literary Press Group The Literary Press Group of Canada is a non-profit association of Canadian-owned and operated literary book publishers. Publishers' Catalogues Extensive list of links to Canadian and international publishers and publishing associations online, maintained by Peter Scott of of the University of Saskatchewan Library.Invisible Web Gateways The Invisible Web is easily accessible ... that is, if you know where to look. Fortunately there are many sites that are set up to be "gateways" to the many databases and otherwise closed-off content that makes up the Invisible Web. Here are just a few of them: The University of Michigan has put together OAIster, (pronounced "oyster") and encourages you to "find the pearls" on the Invisible Web. They have millions of records from more than 405 institutions as diverse as African Journals Online and the Library Network of Western Switzerland.
LookSmart's Find Articles.com lets you search print publications for articles; anything from popular magazines to scholarly journals.
Be sure to check out their Furl tool to organize your search snippets.
The Library Spot is a collection of databases, online libraries, references, and other good info. Be sure to check out their "You Asked For It" section, where popular readers' questions are featured.
The US Government's official web portal is FirstGov.gov, an extremely deep (as in lots of content) site.
Search the vast holding of the UCLA Library online, including their special collections.
Check out Infoplease.com and its' searchable databases. Results come from encyclopedias, almanacs, dictionaries, and other online resources.
The Central Intelligence Agency has the World
Factbook, a searchable directory of flags of the world, reference maps, country profiles, and much, much more. Great for geography buffs or anyone who wants to learn more about their world.
University of Idaho has created this Repository of Primary Sources, which contains links to manuscripts, archives, rare books, and much more. Covers not only the United states, but countries all over the world.
Lund University Libraries maintains the Directory of Open Access Journals, a collection of searchable scientific and scholarly journals.
Looking for scientific information? Go to Scirus.com first. You can search either scholarly sources or Web sources or both.
Canada, ay? Then check out the Archival Records of Alberta. This is a gateway to photographs, census records, and other archival records.
Want to find a plant that will survive overwatering, lack of sunlight, and general forgetfulness? You can probably find something in the USDA's Plants Database.
If you've got a medical question, check out The Combined Health Information Database, or CHID online. Its' searchable subject directory is very user-friendly, and you can find information on pretty much anything to do with human health here.
Nonprofit organizations need searching tools too. The National Database of Nonprofit Organizations is an extensive site that not only provides locations and contact information for nonprofits, but also gives detailed fiscal reports. Okanagan Bookworks | books@booksokanagan.com | 250.870.2690
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