# Talonbooks - **Website:** - **Primary alias:** `talonbooks.com` - **Founded:** 1964 - **Employees:** 2+ - **Location:** Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada - **Company kind:** PRIVATELY HELD ## Description Talonbooks is a renowned Canadian literary brand dedicated to publishing works of the highest literary merit by world-class authors. With a mandate to promote literary excellence, Talonbooks publishes a diverse range of titles from both mainstream and marginalized voices within Canada's cultural mosaic. They work closely with their authors to nurture and develop national and international literary careers. With over 600 titles in print, Talonbooks boasts an impressive collection of award-winning books. They have established themselves as one of the leading independent Anglophone literary presses in Canada, maintaining their success and independence for over 50 years. Talonbooks holds the distinction of being Canada's largest independent publisher of drama, translating more works from Québec than any other publisher, and amplifying Indigenous voices. Having originated as a poetry magazine in 1963, Talonbooks expanded into publishing books to showcase the talent of emerging writers. They diversified their offerings over the years, delving into various genres including fiction, drama, and non-fiction. While they briefly experimented with commercial titles, Talonbooks returned to their original commitment to exclusively literary works in 1985. Today, Talonbooks continues its dedication to publishing literary fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama, with a particular focus on works by Indigenous authors. They also offer sales, distribution, and ordering services, catering to academic institutions, libraries, and individual readers. With a diverse and influential catalog, Talonbooks remains at the forefront of Canadian publishing, promoting literary excellence and contributing to the vibrant literary landscape of Canada. ## Industries - 📊 Publishing and Printing _(under Business and Consumer Services)_ - 📊 Business and Consumer Services ## Links - [youtube](https://youtube.com/user/Talonbooks) - [twitter](https://twitter.com/Talonbooks) - [instagram](https://instagram.com/talonbooks) - [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/talon-books) - [facebook](https://facebook.com/Talonbooks) ## Logos & icons - logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idSE65Jmjg/w/300/h/75/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774530103229) - icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idSE65Jmjg/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774530103396) ## Colors | Name | Hex | Theme | | --- | --- | --- | | Nevada | #687074 | accent | | Cocoa Brown | #1c1616 | dark | | White | #ffffff | light | ## Fonts - Open Sans — asset _(google)_ - Open Sans — asset _(google)_ ## Imagery - banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idSE65Jmjg/w/1500/h/500/ideJQ0YqFw.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1774530103670) --- _Source: _ _See [/llms.txt](/llms.txt) for a full list of agent-readable pages, and [/auth.md](/auth.md) for how agents authenticate._