Descant (journal)

Descant (journal)
Descant  
Language English
Edited by Karen Mulhallen
Publication details
Publication history 1970-present
Frequency Quarterly
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Descant is a quarterly journal publishing new and established contemporary writers and visual artists from Canada and around the world. Begun in 1970 as a mimeograph, Descant has evoled into an internationally recognized literary and arts focused journal.[1] Based in Toronto, Descant usually publishes issues revolving around a central theme, or focusing on a single artist. Issue themes have included Male Desire, Romantic Love, Anatomy and Music, and Cats & Dogs and as well those devoted to exploring the cultures of various countries.

Contents

Published authors

• Margaret Atwood [1] • Timothy Findley [2] • Jane Urquhart • Desi DiNardo • Anne Michaels [3] • Tom McGuane • Barbara Gowdy • R.M. Kinder • Isabel Allende • Susan McCaslin • Karen Mulhallen • Leon Rooke • Martha Silano • Ryan Van Cleave • Evelyn Lau • Paul Vermeersch • Bryan Boodhoo • Michael Ondaatje [4] and many others.

Published Artists

• Ryan Burghard • Christine Davis • Stan Douglas • Cory Fuhr • Lydia K • Kris Knight • Braden Labonte • Mark Laliberte • Chantale Michaud • Geoffrey Pugen • Magda Trzaski • Donald Weber • Balint Zsako

Awards Won

Descant Magazine won two Honourable Mentions at the 2006 National Magazine Awards.

Now Hear This!

Descant created a youth literacy outreach program called Now Hear This! The program connects professional authors with community groups, students and aspiring writers.[5]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.descant.ca/about.html
  2. ^ http://www.athabascau.ca/writers/findley_about.html
  3. ^ http://www.descant.ca/blog/2007/09/30/orientation-descant/
  4. ^ http://www.umanitoba.ca/canlit/michael_ondaatje.shtml
  5. ^ www.nowhearthis.ca

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