Write Print Fold and Staple: On Poetry and Micropress in Canada, Jim Johnstone

Gaspereau, 2023

A fusion of textbook-style history lesson and personal essay, Write, Print, Fold and Staple is a delightful summary of the importance of independent publishing to Canada's literary landscape. Grounded in his own participation in the poetry micropress ecosystem, author Jim Johnstone uses philosophical argument, case study, and a detailed breakdown of various micropresses from Canada's past and present to advocate for the essentiality of do-it-yourself, be-the-change bookmaking. As informative as it is entertaining, Write, Print, Fold and Staple is essential reading for all Canadians!

—Jacob Alvarado, Orangeville