Building the House: A Life in Canadian Publishing

"Scott McIntyre's memoir is the story of building Douglas & McIntyre from a standing start into one of Canada's largest and most successful independent publishing houses. Working at McClelland & Stewart in Toronto in the 1960s, McIntyre embraced the idealistic energy of the time.

That enthusiasm brought him back to Vancouver, establishing with Jim Douglas the eponymous company. McIntyre's vision for the firm reflected his pride in the arts and culture of British Columbia, particularly that of its Indigenous inheritance, and a conviction that it warranted a place on national and international stages.

McIntyre published some 2000 Canadian books, working closely with Richard Wagamese, Wayson Choy, Bill Reid, Anna Porter, and Farley Mowat, among others.

His stories of personal relationships balance the business angst the company endured.

His memoir offers insight into the evolution of Canadian writing and publishing with a perspective on how the dynamics of the age fuelled its significant development as the country was forming its own voice"-- Provided by publisher.