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title: "Raincoast Books Closes Its Publishing Program"
description: "I heard very sad news yesterday. Raincoast Books, a Canadian publisher here in Vancouver, has closed its publishing department and laid off several staff members. Raincoast is continuing its..."
url: https://somisguided.com/2008/01/08/raincoast-books-closes-its-publishing-program/
date: 2008-01-08
modified: 2008-01-08
author: "Monique"
categories: ["News: Arts & Entertainment"]
type: post
lang: en
---

# Raincoast Books Closes Its Publishing Program

I heard very sad news yesterday. Raincoast Books, a Canadian publisher here in Vancouver, has closed its publishing department and laid off several staff members. Raincoast is continuing its distribution and wholesale services.

For a small industry, it is really disappointing to lose a Canadian-owned and operated program and my heart goes out to the staff laid off and to those still working in the company.

I wish Raincoast better finances for 2008, and I wish personal happiness and good fortunes to those incredible people let go.