As Boulder looks back on strong book sales in 2018, we begin 2019 with a new name, a new look, and an impressive lineup of groundbreaking new books.
After many years of being known as Boulder Publications, the company is undergoing a name change and is now Boulder Books.
Originally started by former journalist Gavin Will, the company was named for the street, Boulder Lane, on which he lived in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s. At the time of the company’s creation, in 2002, Gavin was uncertain whether it would be publishing books, magazines, newspapers, or a combination of media. Therefore, it was named Boulder Publications. Since then the company has become well-established as a leading Newfoundland and Labrador-based book publisher, and this fact is now reflected in its new name, Boulder Books.
With the name change, the company is introducing a new logo; it features a boulder split by lightning, prominently placed within the pages of an open book. This logo represents Boulder’s business, its heritage in Portugal Cove-St. Philip’s, and reputation for being an intrepid publisher of culturally significant books.
With these changes, Boulder is announcing an exciting lineup of new books for Spring 2019:
18 Souls: The Loss and Legacy of Cougar Flight 491
March 2019 marks the tenth anniversary of the helicopter crash that killed 17 people off the coast of Newfoundland. In Rod Etheridge’s emotionally powerful book families and friends speak candidly—in some cases for the first time—about what was really lost and what could have been had fate been kind that day. In 18 Souls the importance of offshore safety is illustrated by the raw emotion still resonating in the hearts and minds of those left behind.
Stouts, Millers and Forky Tails: Insects of Newfoundland and Labrador Field Guide
In this field guide to more than 200 fascinating insects, spiders, and other arthropods you’ll meet all of the wonderful—and also the annoying—creepy-crawlies that inhabit your garden and basement. Complete with stunning full colour photographs, this guide not only includes the disease-carriers and pests, but also the pollinators and the insect friends that are crucial to healthy ecosystems. The authors are Tom Chapman, Peggy Dixon, Carolyn Parsons, and Hugh Whitney.
Agnes Ayre’s ABCs of Amazing Newfoundland and Labrador Women
Author Jenny Higgins invites you to join legendary artist and activist Agnes Ayre (1890-1943) as she leads readers through an alphabetical introduction to some of the most remarkable women from Newfoundland and Labrador history. You’ll meet scientists, artists, philanthropists, writers, athletes, adventurers, and more. You’ll also get to know a trailblazing group of suffragists who altered the course of this province’s history.
Geology of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island: Field Guide
This traveller’s guide to sites of geologic interest in New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island includes maps and directions that make it easy for anyone to visit breathtaking, informative locations both on and off the beaten path. Authors Martha Hickman Hild and Sandra Barr reveal the geological history of the two provinces. Colour photographs and accompanying descriptions capture the appeal and significance of the rocks at each site.
For more information please contact:
Amanda Will
awill@boulderpublications.ca
709-895-3457