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Press Release (February 21, 2012)

Canadian Bookshelf Announces Amazon.ca As Lead Sponsor and Rebrands as 49th Shelf
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9208169.htm

Press Release (June 14, 2011)

New Online Book Community Hosts Largest Collection of Canadian Books Ever Assembled at CanadianBookshelf.com
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/6/prweb8565978.htm

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About 49th Shelf (Short Version)

Fuelled by the largest collection of Canadian books ever assembled, 49th Shelf makes it easier to find your next great Canadian read. (http://49thShelf.com)

49th Shelf is produced by the Association of Canadian Publishers in association with the Canadian Publishers’ Council with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

About 49th Shelf (Long Version)

Fuelled by the largest collection of Canadian books ever assembled, 49th Shelf makes it easier to find your next great Canadian read. (http://49thShelf.com)

Think of as a repository of Canadian books by authors both world-renowned and up-and-coming, writing in every genre. But not just a repository: 49th Shelf is also a community of avid readers who share the books on the site by making reading lists and book recommendations. And, 49th Shelf hosts a regular blog where we highlight new and intriguing books for readers to discover. On 49th Shelf, you’ll find books you’ll never forget, meet people whose lists and reviews you’ll admire, and learn more about the authors who intrigue you.

49th Shelf is produced by the Association of Canadian Publishers in association with the Canadian Publishers’ Council with funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.

Who's Behind 49th Shelf

Craig Riggs, Project Manager

Craig Riggs is a book industry consultant. He tries to stay on top of the dramatic changes in technology and sales channels that are reshaping the industry, and occasionally manages to do so.

Kiley Turner, Managing Editor

Kiley Turner is a herder of cows, content, and occasionally people. She runs 49th Shelf's Twitter convo and has famously been described by editor Kerry Clare as a "walking exclamation mark."

Kerry Clare, Editor

Kerry Clare is an avid reader, writer, and library-patron, and runs the popular literary blog Pickle Me This.

George Murray, Contributing Editor

Founder of one of the first and best book blogs, BookNinja, George is also an acclaimed poet. He has a new children's book out and a novel in progress. His 49th Shelf series are Ace of Clubs and the forthcoming "So You Say It's Your Birthday." 

Robert W. Wiersema, Contributing Editor

Man of many trades Rob (author, bookseller, book reviewer) is heading up our new series, Shelf Talkers—a recommendation-based project with Canada's indie booksellers.

Sean Cranbury, Contributing Editor

Sean Cranbury is a writer, broadcaster, and digital media creator whose enthusiasms and energy for books and life in general are legendary. With his creation, Books on the Radio, he mans our audio interview series with authors, The Interruption.

Mugo Web, Development

Mugo specializes in high traffic, big content, high turnover sites and built 49th Shelf from the server on up.

Lift Studios, Design

Lift specializes in designing interactions with websites, mobile applications and brand experiences. Along with developing the brand program for 49th Shelf, the Lift team did the interface and interaction design for the entire site.

49th Shelf is produced by the Association of Canadian Publishers in association with the Canadian Publishers' Council, and with financial support from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Media Development Corporation and a lead sponsorship from Amazon.ca.

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada
through the Canada Book Fund (CBF) for this project.

Made possible with the support of the Ontario Media Development Corporation
on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.

2012 Lead Sponsor.