Pier Giorgio Di Cicco was a great Canadian poet and a big part of the inspiration for the founding of Mansfield Press. We’ve been friends for 35 years and we made a lot of great books together. He has been a unique voice in the lives of so many people and he’ll be missed. For those of you who would like to remember him among family and friends there will be a service on December 27th in Toronto. Sorry to bring such awful news during the festive season. Here are the details for those who wish to take part:
Visitation: Friday, December 27th at 9:15am, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 354 St Clair Avenue West
Funeral Mass: Friday, December 27th at 10:30am, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 354 St Clair Avenue West, followed by a reception at the church
Internment: St Augustine Seminary Burial Ground, 2661 Kingston Road.
This year Knife | Fork | Book, with the inimitable Kirby at the helm, will be representing our most recent titles at Meet the Presses. The marketplace has long been an annual bright spot on the literary calendar in Toronto (and a great opportunity to get in some early Christmas shopping!). If you are anywhere near Bloor St. this afternoon it is well worth a visit. You’ll find an eclectic mix of really creative people and the marvelous books and chapbooks they make, mostly for the love of it. It’s a celebration of the small press world and the people who make it come alive. Also, sometime this afternoon the winner of the 2019 bpNichol Chapbook Award will be announced. These are the shortlisted titles for this year. It should be a great day!
