Wayzgoose Party at the Coach House

Coach House Press is purchasing its building! The historic coach house, located on bpNichol Lane (near the University of Toronto campus) and home to Coach House Books and Coach House Printing since 1968, has just been acquired by long-time tenant Coach House Press.

The press purchased two coach houses on bpNichol?Lane — the buildings that house the editorial offices, printing operations and warehouse. As one of only three Canadian publishers to print on site, the Coach House is a popular spot during the Doors Open festival. Visitors can observe twin Heidelberg presses print up to 5,000 sheets an hour, explore cases of handset type, learn about the perfect-binding process and sit in the chair that has caressed the behinds of everyone from William S. Burroughs to Michael Ondaatje. Many important works of Canadian literature have traveled from the acquisition stage to the final trim under one roof (or, rather, two connected roofs).

To celebrate the new development, and to celebrate founder and Coach House owner Stan Bevington's recent appointment to the Order of Canada, Coach House is holding a Wayzgoose Party on September 3, 2009. Historically, the Wayzgoose was an entertainment given by a master printer to his workmen each summer's end (when the season of working by candlelight began). At the Wayzgoose Party, friends and readers can visit the Coach House, tour the premises, have a few drinks, eat some food, buy some books and mingle with authors, publishing figures and neighbourhood residents.

Come out on September third and celebrate the fabulous news! Coach House will present short speeches at 6 p.m. from some well-known fans and friends, and we'll be throwing sausages and burgers (beef and veggie) on the barbecue at 6:30. The Wayzgoose Party runs from 5:00 until late at the Coach House (80 bpNichol Lane).

Coach House Wayzgoose Party
Thursday, September 3, 2009
The Coach House, 80 bpNichol Lane
Toronto, ON
5:00 p.m.
Free
[Bring your friends and significant others, but please do not include in event listings (and keep in mind we've got a fairly small space).]