It's a publishing phenomenon. A kid's book, not for kids that is sweeping the globe: Go the F__ to Sleep.
Yes, that "F"-word. If it offends you, please read no further.
Hundreds of thousands of copies of this book were pre-ordered and now it has hit store shelves. If you haven't yet got your copy, and even if you have, I have a gift for you:
Samuel L. Jackson reading it to you.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
The Last Days of Pennywise
The number of days remaining for you to visit Pennywise Books are now into the single digits, but there is no shortage of news to share with you.
Starting immediately, all remaining stock is 75% off the lowest sticker price! With this discount, hundreds of books are available at $1 or less. We still have lots of books, with new ones still hitting the shelves daily. You will never find a better book-shopping deal.
On Sunday, May 29, join us from noon to 6 p.m. for our "Good old-fashion bookstore-closing party." There will be a $2 cover charge in support of Words Alive, but you get to leave with a book. Come and chat with fellow book lovers, sharing memories and gossip.
The next day, Monday, May 30, beginning at 4 p.m. is the auction of all remaining books, fixtures and miscellaneous items. There will be incredible deals to be had! Spread the news, as this will be a spectacle not to be missed.
Finally, I have been getting lots of questions about when the Pennywise online store will be available. Over the past few weeks, we have been working on getting a solution in place, and we are happy to announce that Phase I of the store will be available for public use by the end of the month (barring any unforeseen complications). Details will be posted here when it is set to launch.
I hope to see all of you at the closing party, the auction, or both.
Starting immediately, all remaining stock is 75% off the lowest sticker price! With this discount, hundreds of books are available at $1 or less. We still have lots of books, with new ones still hitting the shelves daily. You will never find a better book-shopping deal.
On Sunday, May 29, join us from noon to 6 p.m. for our "Good old-fashion bookstore-closing party." There will be a $2 cover charge in support of Words Alive, but you get to leave with a book. Come and chat with fellow book lovers, sharing memories and gossip.
The next day, Monday, May 30, beginning at 4 p.m. is the auction of all remaining books, fixtures and miscellaneous items. There will be incredible deals to be had! Spread the news, as this will be a spectacle not to be missed.
Finally, I have been getting lots of questions about when the Pennywise online store will be available. Over the past few weeks, we have been working on getting a solution in place, and we are happy to announce that Phase I of the store will be available for public use by the end of the month (barring any unforeseen complications). Details will be posted here when it is set to launch.
I hope to see all of you at the closing party, the auction, or both.
Friday, March 18, 2011
CLOSING OUT SALE CONTINUES!
The big closing out sale continues!
This Saturday, March 19, receive a 35% on any regular stock item you buy (excluding consigned items). However, purchase 10 books or more and receive a whopping 50% off your purchase!
Books are flying out the door, so if there is a book you've been putting off buying, now's the time to get it. Once it's gone, it's gone!
See you all on Saturday!
This Saturday, March 19, receive a 35% on any regular stock item you buy (excluding consigned items). However, purchase 10 books or more and receive a whopping 50% off your purchase!
Books are flying out the door, so if there is a book you've been putting off buying, now's the time to get it. Once it's gone, it's gone!
See you all on Saturday!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Pennywise Books Closing Its Doors at the End of May
(Brandon Sun article - February 10, 2011)
Downtown Brandon will close another chapter and bid adieu to one of its champion retailers, Pennywise Books, this spring.
Over its six-year tenure at 1031 Rosser Ave., Pennywise Books’ owner T. Keith Edmunds endeavoured to bring excitement and activity to the downtown core through community events like Words Alive, Brandon’s annual literary festival.
The storefront will close its doors at the end of May.
However, the business will continue to exist online, Edmunds said.
Sales have been tarnished by the advancement of powerhouse web retailers like Amazon and the growing popularity of e-books and Edmunds says he has simply grown tired of “treading water.”
“I’m not being forced into closure by any means. It’s just that the book industry is going through a lot of changes and things are getting tighter. I was having to do more work to tread water,” Edmunds told the Sun.
Simply selling the business to a fellow book lover just wasn’t an option, Edmunds said.
“I built Pennywise from the ground up and I sort of want it to live and die with me,” he said. “There are things that have come out of it that will live on beyond, and I’m very proud of that.”
Brandon’s annual literary festival, Words Alive, and a local writers’ group, will continue beyond the closing of the store.
Plans for the fifth annual Words Alive literary festival are in the works right now and Edmunds says he will continue to look to the future and see how the event can grow bigger and better.
As a proponent for downtown development, Edmunds says he sincerely hopes his departure won’t have an impact on the momentum gathering throughout Rosser merchants.
“I don’t want (my closing) to be a reflection of downtown. The location of the store had no impact on my decision, it’s more of an industry-wide thing,” he said.
“There’s a lot going on in the industry and I was tired of trying to scramble to keep up with all of these changes for something that operated as primarily a hobby business.”
From Feb. 15 to the end of May, all regular stock will be deeply discounted. In addition, there will be ongoing sales and surprise daylong specials.
Follow Pennywise on Facebook or check out pennywise-books.com for updates on exciting sales.
Downtown Brandon will close another chapter and bid adieu to one of its champion retailers, Pennywise Books, this spring.
Over its six-year tenure at 1031 Rosser Ave., Pennywise Books’ owner T. Keith Edmunds endeavoured to bring excitement and activity to the downtown core through community events like Words Alive, Brandon’s annual literary festival.
The storefront will close its doors at the end of May.
However, the business will continue to exist online, Edmunds said.
Sales have been tarnished by the advancement of powerhouse web retailers like Amazon and the growing popularity of e-books and Edmunds says he has simply grown tired of “treading water.”
“I’m not being forced into closure by any means. It’s just that the book industry is going through a lot of changes and things are getting tighter. I was having to do more work to tread water,” Edmunds told the Sun.
Simply selling the business to a fellow book lover just wasn’t an option, Edmunds said.
“I built Pennywise from the ground up and I sort of want it to live and die with me,” he said. “There are things that have come out of it that will live on beyond, and I’m very proud of that.”
Brandon’s annual literary festival, Words Alive, and a local writers’ group, will continue beyond the closing of the store.
Plans for the fifth annual Words Alive literary festival are in the works right now and Edmunds says he will continue to look to the future and see how the event can grow bigger and better.
As a proponent for downtown development, Edmunds says he sincerely hopes his departure won’t have an impact on the momentum gathering throughout Rosser merchants.
“I don’t want (my closing) to be a reflection of downtown. The location of the store had no impact on my decision, it’s more of an industry-wide thing,” he said.
“There’s a lot going on in the industry and I was tired of trying to scramble to keep up with all of these changes for something that operated as primarily a hobby business.”
From Feb. 15 to the end of May, all regular stock will be deeply discounted. In addition, there will be ongoing sales and surprise daylong specials.
Follow Pennywise on Facebook or check out pennywise-books.com for updates on exciting sales.
Monday, November 29, 2010
RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROFESSORS LAUNCH BOOKS
BRANDON, MB — Two new tomes have been added this fall to the Rural
Development Institute’s publishing arm. Dr. Doug Ramsey was one of the
editors of Geographical Perspectives on Sustainable Rural Change, while
Dr. Kenneth Beesley edited The Rural-Urban Fringe in Canada: Conflict &
Controversy.
"As publisher of these two publications, the Rural Development
Institute helps to illustrate the important role of research in
deepening our understanding of rural place and rural development. By
examining examples, practices and challenges not just across Canada, but
also in North America, United Kingdom, Ireland and Australia,
practitioners, decision-makers, politicians, policy analysts, along with
seasoned and new scholars, all gain new (insights) and confirmation of
existing initiatives,” said Dr. William Ashton, the director of RDI.
“These two volumes are examples of the Institute's on-going
commitment to transfer timely and essential knowledge in Manitoba,
across Canada, and around the world.”
Farms and farming, the remaking of rural communities and rural spaces,
and policy and action in rural development in North America, the United
Kingdom and Ireland, and Australia were examined in Geographical
Perspectives on Sustainable Rural Change. Also on the editorial team
with Dr. Ramsey were Dr. Dick Winchell of Eastern Washington University,
Dr. Rhonda Koster of Lakehead University, and Dr. Guy Robinson of the
University of South Australia.
“I was very pleased to be a part of this project. Since 1991, and based
upon invitation, rural geographers from Canada, the United States, and
the United Kingdom have met every four years. The purpose is to share
research on the latest theory and practice in the field of rural
studies. Brandon University was asked to take over the publication of
this volume due to cutbacks at Eastern Washington University that
included the closure of their press,” said Dr. Ramsey. “The book
includes preeminent rural geographers from each region as well as
emerging scholars and graduate students. Our sharing of ideas has been
central to the new paradigms adopted in our field.”
With a focus on Canada, The Rural-Urban Fringe in Canada: Conflict &
Controversy brings together the findings and ideas of established and
young scholars from across the country. There are contributions from
various disciplines — sociology, geography, planning, recreation,
tourism and rural development — each offering a different perspective on
the rural-urban fringe zones in Canada.
“I am thrilled to see this collection of research papers in print. Over
many years I have had extraordinary opportunities to work with, and
become friends with, some of the finest scholars in Canada. Most of
these people have a special interest in rural spaces and places, and
many have contributed to this volume on the rural-urban fringe,” said
Dr. Beesley. “I am very grateful for the support I have received from
the Rural Development Institute, the Department of Rural Development and
Brandon University generally for helping me see this project through to
fruition.”
The two books will be officially launched at 7 p.m., on December 9, at
Pennywise Books, a shop owned and operated by a former student of both
professors. Admission is free and refreshments will be served following
the presentation. Pennywise Books is located at 1031 Rosser Avenue.
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