Tag: David Reynolds
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Now Available – James De Mille’s A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder
That’s right! It’s been more than 125 years since A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder was first published, and now Problematic Press is pleased to present this annotated edition of James De Mille‘s classic masterpiece. This book is now available in print and Kindle editions! Find your copy in the Problematic Press Shops…
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New Books Coming Soon
Cheers, all! There’s quite a bit happening at Problematic Press right now, although I know things have seemed quiet over the winter months. And, we’ve had five months of winter in Newfoundland this season. But, things are happening, so let me tease a little of that now. First of all, we’re bringing you Nicholas Morine‘s…
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SNEAK PEEK – David Reynolds’ Cover Art for James De Mille’s A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder
One hundred and twenty-five years ago the world received A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder although the author had already been deceased for eight years. James De Mille was a Canadian scholar and author. He pioneered Canadian science fiction and fantasy with his masterpiece, A Strange Manuscript Found in a Copper Cylinder. De…
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Fawning, Fear and Frustration Now Available on Kobo
Cheers, all! Problematic Press is pleased to announce that Fawning, Fear, and Frustration: A Collection of Teenage Poetry from the 90s by David Reynolds is now available for the Kobo e-reader! While the book has been available in print and digital formats since 2011, this is the first time it has been placed in the…
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Coming Soon – Vester Vade Mecum: A Collection of Short Fiction
Problematic Press is pleased to announce the upcoming addition of Vester Vade Mecum: A Collection of Short Fiction to our growing library! Vester Vade Mecum is a Latin phrase that means “you go with me.” As the title of this textbook, that phrase carries multiple meanings. It indicates that this is a manual that mindful…
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Problematic Press Loses Virginity
Well, last week was certainly a week of firsts for Problematic Press, including David Reynolds‘ first CBC Radio interview and first public reading of fiction! Sexy times, indeed! Let’s begin this recap with CBC’s WAM. The amazing Angela Antle invited Reynolds to the Weekend Arts Magazine to discuss his adaptation of Robert Hayman’s Quodlibets. This…
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National Poetry Month and Robert Hayman’s Quodlibets
The League of Canadian Poets have celebrated April as National Poetry Month for 15 years now. That doesn’t sound like a very long time, considering Robert Hayman was writing poetry in Newfoundland in the early 1600s. So, in the spirit of celebrating poetry, Problematic Press would like to take you back nearly 400 years in…
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BOOK LAUNCH – Robert Hayman’s Quodlibets
Problematic Press is pleased to present Robert Hayman’s Quodlibets, Lately Come over from New Britaniola, Old Newfoundland. Hayman’s Quodlibets is a collection of witty, poetic verses that were penned while he served as governor in colonial Harbour Grace, Newfoundland between 1618 and 1628. His is likely the first English poetry penned in North America. And,…
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TREATS: Quodlibets Sample and a FREE Short Story
Cheers, all! I previously promised treats, and now it’s time to deliver! Problematic Press offers eager readers TWO tasty treats for their minds to munch on. *om nom nom* First, let me present you with a sample poem from David Reynolds’ adaptation of Robert Hayman’s Quodlibets, Lately Come over from New Britaniola, Old Newfoundland. Hayman’s…