Running the Goat Books & Broadsides
Running the Goat Books & Broadsides
Running the Goat Books & Broadsides
4.8
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
A working letterpress printshop with vintage presses. Try printing on our 180-year-old iron handpress. Experience how books used to be made - and sometimes still are! The shop area features cards, prints, chapbooks and handmade books by variety of Newfoundland and Labrador-based printers, including Running the Goat. It also carries the press's line of fine trade books, featuring a series of award-winning folktales by CODCO alumnus Andy Jones, and books and audio books from other local publishers.
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wigsy
Hamilton, Canada608 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
We heard so much about this bookstore unfortunately on our visit around the Irish Loop it was closed. However it is still worth the drive. Tors Cove and Burnt Cove have stunning scenery well worth the visit to the area.
Written 12 July 2024
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HappyMunching
Baltimore, MD229 contributions
Jul 2019 • Friends
My husband is a letterpress printer and illustrator, so one of the first destinations I put on our itinerary for our trip to Newfoundland was Running the Goat. In the course of our trip we encountered books published by Running the Goat - mostly children's books - in nearly every gift shop and heritage shop. Many of these books are created by Newfoundland artists and authors and have local subject matter or local interest. We were very excited to finally be pulling in at Tors Cove, and our enthusiasm grew to full blown vacation euphoria when we found that our visit coincided with an appearance by Bernice Morgan, who wrote Random Passage and has recently written a children's book which was published by Running the Goat. So not only did we get to puchase the book at the publisher's own shop, and meet the lovely one-woman show who runs the publishing and printing business, we also got to meet Bernice Morgan and her daughter Jennifer Morgan (a printer and illustrator) and have them both sign our purchases. Meantime, we had a great time browsing through all the prints by various artists, handmade and hand printed books, and books for children and adults, both from Running the Goat and from other publishers. I highly recommend a visit to the shop, but if you don't make it down to Tors Cove, look for their books in other shops. I also want to thank Running the Goat for their warmth and hospitality when we visited! It was like seeing old friends, even though we'd never met!
Written 4 August 2019
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Judy H
Windsor, Canada37 contributions
Sept 2017 • Couples
This lovely little establishment features antique printing machinery alongside modern and imaginative new books!! We were so excited to discover this inviting shop just moments off the main Hwy and also pleased to meet the gracious proprietor and host at her work! Needless to say, I came away with a delightful variety of children's picture books to take home to my darling grandchildren in Ontario. Take a few moments to stop by when you travel the Irish Loop!!
Written 10 September 2017
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Geoffery55
6 contributions
Dec 2015 • Business
Book and letter printing surperb , we walked along the beech beautiful business location, illustrations in colour such a mordern touch
Written 6 December 2015
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ontherideau
Ottawa, Canada16 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
This is a tiny indie book store/ print shop. The owner does handsewn books and old style printing with typeset in a darling shop.
Written 11 September 2015
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Bucko007
Sudbury, Canada1,156 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
Neat little place with some really nice children's books and other stuff. The owner explains the printing presses she has on site.
Written 30 July 2022
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Nick P.
2 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
Very happy to have dropped in to this lovely little shop that does its own prints on historic presses, which the friendly staff happily demonstrated for us. Also plenty of local books and crafts. Great little place. The cove itself is also a beautiful, picturesque spot.
Written 21 July 2019
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Lucy's Skye
3 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Tucked back off the main road and with a view of the sea this small unassuming little book store is a great find. I visited in April, or the off season when the store is open by only by chance.or by appointment Having read about the store and the old printing presses I made it stop on my Irish loop tour agenda
I knew there as good chance it would be closed due to the time of the season and the fact it was a Wednesday morning. I arrived and it was closed so I lingered a few minutes to get a few shots with my camera and just before leaving I met this lovely women who asked if I would like to see the shop . Of course it was the owner and she opened the shop for me!
All the superlatives regarding the shop , books ,unique printing presses are fact. So my advise is to pay a visit to this unique bookstore -you will not be disappointed
Lucys Skye .
I knew there as good chance it would be closed due to the time of the season and the fact it was a Wednesday morning. I arrived and it was closed so I lingered a few minutes to get a few shots with my camera and just before leaving I met this lovely women who asked if I would like to see the shop . Of course it was the owner and she opened the shop for me!
All the superlatives regarding the shop , books ,unique printing presses are fact. So my advise is to pay a visit to this unique bookstore -you will not be disappointed
Lucys Skye .
Written 20 May 2019
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Delighted it worked out for you to visit the shop. Thanks for taking the time to turn down the road. It's always a pleasure to welcome visitors to the shop, whatever the season.
Written 21 May 2019
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Sheila J
Lincoln52 contributions
Jun 2018 • Couples
Visited here as this had tickled myt husbands fancy when we were looking for places of interest. The lady here is wonderful she took the time to show us her printing presses and explain the basics of hand printing. Her stock though small is excellent and carefully curated. What started as a quick stop for a look (or so I thought) turned into a wonderful conversation, some books for Christmas for a great niece, two teatowels and a number of handmade birtrthday and Christmas cards. Well worth a visit.
Written 18 June 2018
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Thanks for your lovely review! It's always such fun to welcome visitors to the printshop. I'm delighted that you were able to find some treasures to take away with you.
Written 19 June 2018
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GreeneMay
Toronto, Canada24 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
We loved this beautiful print shop of independent books, cards, art prints and 3 vintage presses that still work. The owner's friendly cat greeted us and took centre stage as we looked through the wonderfully printed chapbooks and other artworks.
Written 27 August 2017
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Thanks so much for your kind words. It was a pleasure to welcome you to the print shop.
Written 29 August 2017
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