It claims the literary scene in Toronto is drying up.
Local literati bemoan their own reliance on positioning, nepotism, and name-dropping.
Yet at a recent launch in Toronto's Magma Lounge, all signs pointed to the contrary. Most of the farmers were wearing daringly artsy black overalls to convey their commitment to the arts. Almost twelve copies of the Almanac sold during the event. The Almanac 's founder, Robert B. Thomas, made a rare appearance to read the title page of the new edition, receiving great applause from the gathered cognoscenti. The new Almanac features poetry as well as reviews.