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Bermuda Books
featuring
The Writers' Machine
We are dedicated to publishing Bermudian material and assisting Bermudian writers. Although many titles concentrate on the island's history, recent releases have included folklore and new titles for children. MAP

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~ New Releases

~ Titles

It Takes a Smiling Raindrop. Written by Dale Butler and illustrated by Angela Ming-Bean. The Writer's Machine. Released in 1996.
This inspirational tale for all, written at the Columbia University (1995 Writing Workshop), tells the story of a lonely boy who is befriended by a raindrop. The raindrop's friends tickle the boy and make him have fun as he gets drenched in the rain. "A very moving story ... Charming! ... What a delightful book" are just a few comments about Dale Butler's first children's book with delightful and beautifully illustrated Bermudian scenes.
ISBN 1-896441-07-6, hardback, US$18.95 (Children)
More Tall Tall True Bermuda Tales. Written by Dale Butler, cover by Jean Rodriguez and illustrations by Angela Ming-Bean, Joan Thompson and Christine Wellman. 1996.
This book is a follow up to the very successful Tall, Tall, True Tales. Twelve delightful tales take you through the life experiences of Bermuda's best storyteller.
ISBN 1-896441-08-4, paperback, US$18.00 (Folklore) 		cover

~ Books by Bermudian Writers

Second Class Citizens; First Class Men. By Dr. Eva Hodgson. 2nd Edition.
A powerful book about Bermuda during the segregated 1950s. This second edition contains a special review of Bermuda during the l990s after all of the changes had been made and Bermuda had established political parties.
ISBN 0-9693491-0-6, hardback, US$25.00 (History, Politics)
Lorraine. By Ellen Kelly. January, 1997.
Read the exciting adventures of Lorraine. A true story about the life of well-known Bermudian school teacher, Mrs. Lorraine Fubler.

"Ellen Kelly has captured some funny events in Mrs. Fubler's life and Angela Ming-Bean has brought them to life with her drawings. Bermudian children have another island treasure to recall their heritage and Ellen Kelly should be commended for issuing this timely book." (Dale Butler, educator and publisher)

ISBN 1-896441-05-X, paperback, US$10.00 (Biography)
Like It Is: Poetry by Dennis Steede.
While dying in his hospital bed, the poet was determined to get his thoughts into print. Much to his amazement he discovered that he had written quite a bit in and out of prison. This is his first book of poetry where he reveals his plight: Aids.
ISBN 1-896441-06-8, paperback, US$10.00 (Poetry)
A Storm in a Teacup. By Dr. Eva Hodgson. Pontoon Series.
The 1959 theatre boycott which led to a breakdown of racial barriers in Bermuda is presented. It contains challenging questions, a number of letters, and pictures to promote student discussion.
ISBN 0-9693491-4-9, paperback, US$15.00 (History, Politics)
A Tribute to Mothers and Fathers. By the Bermuda Poetry Association.
Winners of the Association's first poetry contest. Featuring some of Bermuda's best poets.
ISBN 1-896441-03-3, paperback, US$10.00 (Poetry)
His Imperial Majesty: Haile Selassie I in Bermuda 1963 to 1967. By Dale Butler. Pontoon Series, 1989.
A pictorial in black and white with commentary and questions.
ISBN 09693491-2-2, paperback, US$10.00 (History)
cover Tall, Tall, True Tales. By Dale Butler. 1993.
This fine book includes a very entertaining speech about growing up in 'poverty' and the values that were constantly stressed along with the chores and discipline. Also there is some poetry, local recipes, local remedies and plenty of words of wisdom ~ all lessons in living the Bermuda heritage.
ISBN 0-9693491-8-1, paperback, US$10.00 (Culture, Heritage)
Russell's Small Talk and Tall Tales. By 8 year old Russell Butler. 2nd Edition.
A delightful book of 23 short stories and poems.
ISBN 1-896441-04-1, paperback, US$5.00 (Culture, Heritage)
Dr. E.F. Gordon: Hero of Bermuda's Working Glass. By Dale Butler.
The culmination of ten years of research, this is the most authoritative book about a Bermudian labour hero. "An important biography of the greatest Bermudian fighter for equal rights. ...Dr. Gordon was to Bermuda what Churchill was to England ... He was the father of the emancipation movement in Bermuda-emancipation of the mind."
ISBN , hardback, US$25.00 (Biography, History)
100 Best Places to Kiss, Smooch and Snuggle in Bermuda. By Dale Butler.
This best seller has love letters, Bermudianisms, quotes, recipes and remedies. It is the No. 1 book for honeymooners to this island paradise. Learn the secret places where locals and dignitaries do it.
ISBN 1-896441-09-2, paperback, US$12.00 (Travel)		 cover
Chingas Routine Check. A board game beautifully illustrated by Peter Woolcock.
Learn the rules of the road. Learn about Bermuda.
US$25 (Travel)
Heroines in the Medical Field of Bermuda. By Ira Philip. Jack Series.
The interesting lives of six Bermudian women who made lasting contributions to the medical community is told in the powerful way that only Mr. Phillip's knows how.
ISBN 0-9693491-5-7, hardback, US$18.00 (Biography, History)
Transitions: Voices of Bermudian Women. Essays by Meredith Ebbin, Laberne Furbert, Georgine R. Hill, Dr. Eva Hodgson, Jo Carol Robinson, Rhonda Simmons, Shanda Simmons, Yvette Swan, Carol Lee Trott and Kim Young. Edited by Dale Butler. Introduction by Dr. June E.G. Hill, M.D.
Find out what Bermudian women think in this best seller! The volume presents the voices of Bermudian women in a series of timely and remarkable essays. Collectively they emanate from the heart, soul and mind and traverse the terrain women in Bermuda encounter daily.

"...An important collection - and one breaking new ground - these essays provide provocative insights into the concerns shared by women and will be a treasure of ideas for years to come." (C. Walton Brown, Political Science Lecturer, Bermuda College, 1994)

ISBN 0-9693491-9-X, paperback, US$10.00 (Women, Culture)
Mazumbo: l00 Facts and Quotes by Dr. E.F.Gordon. Compiled by Dale Butler with additional essays, speeches and pictures. Jacks Series: 3, 1994.
This is the children's edition of the life of a great Bermudian labour leader whose life was captured in Dr. E.F. Gordon: Hero of Bermuda's Working Class
ISBN 1-896441-01-7, paperback, US$10.00 (Biography, Children)
Hakim: Son of Mazumbo. By Ira Philip, Senior Historian. Jacks Series: 4.
The extraordinary and almost heartrending life of Hakim Gordon, the first-born son of the late and lamented Dr. E.F. Gordon, is told in this book. Hakim was a philosopher and anthropologist, who bore many of the characteristics of his charismatic and sagacious father and strong-willed and highly cultured mother, Clara.
ISBN 1-896441-00-9, paperback, US$5.00 (Biography, History)
Jazz of the Rock: The Musical Heritage of Bermuda and Its People. A B.F.B. Fifth Anniversary Production.
The history of Bermudian music from 1930 to 1980.
ISBN 1-896441-10-6, US$20.00 (Music, Heritage)
Gladys Morrell and the Bermuda Suffrage Movement. By Colin Benbow with research by Dale Butler.
A former history lecturer and author of The Boer Prisoners of War, Benbow has written a delightful tale about Gladys's life and the tremendous struggle that the Bermuda women fought to gain the right to vote (if they owned property!) in 1944.
ISBN 0-9693491-3-0, hardback, US$24.00 (Biography, History)
Wrapped in God's Love: Poetry from the Heart. By Glen Iris. 2nd Edition, 1995.
"... his work has a certain power to move," Raymond Hainey, Royal Gazette newspaper, Feb. 5, 1996.
ISBN 1-57087-128-0, paperback, US$10.00 (Poetry, Religion)
Triumph of the Spirit: Heroes & Heroines (Part 1). Edited by Dale Butler. Jacks Series: 5.
A first book about ten of Bermuda's heroes, heroines and role models. Learn about John G. Bassett, 'Sir' Stanley Burgess, Louisa Ella Gardiner-Richards, Edith Crawford, Lance Hayward, Dr. Kenneth E. Hayward, Valerie Scott, Rosalie Pearman-Smith, Charles Snaith, and Katie Tankard.

"The subjects of these essays show how it was possible to beat the overwhelming odds society stacked up against people in those days and make a significant contribution across a wide variety of disciplines. ...the volume manages a difficult job." (Raymond Hainey, The Royal Gazette newspaper, Feb. 5, 1996)

ISBN 0-9693491-7-3, hardback, US$25.00 (Biography)
Battle for Freedom: Bermuda Drama and Poetry. By Shangri-la Durham Thompson. (Printed by the University of Toronto Press.)
This book captures the plays and poems that made its author popular and very successful. "A hit!" Bermuda Times, April 1988. "A skillfully staged and moving spectacle," Marion Robb, The Royal Gazette, July 31, 1984. "Well received by large audiences," Bermuda Times, 1990.
ISBN 0-9693491-6-5, hardback, US$35.00 (Drama, Poetry)
The Joe Mills Story: A Bermuda Labour Legend. By Dr. Eva Hodgson with research by Dale Butler. 1995.

"Joe Mllls is one of those forgotten fighters in the arduous and prolonged struggle for labour empowerment and social justice. As a leader of the Bermuda Industrial Union's longshoremen's division and the man responsible for winning that division's affiliation with the controversial international Longshoremen's Association, Mr. Mills was destined to face an uphill battle in his selfless campaign for workers' rights." (C. Walton Brown, Jr., Political Science lecturer, Bermuda College)

ISBN 1-896441-02-5, paperback, US$10.00 (Biography, History)
The Life of Rev. E.B. Grant. By Dale Butler.
The story about the founder of the church of God.
ISBN 1-896441-11-4, paperback, US$5.00 (Biography, History: The Church of God)

~ Mailing List and Ordering Information

Our books are available at many fine Bermuda bookstores.

To request our catalog, join our mailing list, or order books directly from us, please contact:

The Writers' Machine
P.O. Box WK 108
Warwick WKBX, Bermuda 		Phone: 441-236-9841
Fax: 441-232-1496
Email: ddbutler@ibl.bm

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~ About The Writers' Machine

The Editor-in-chief and publisher of the Writers' Machine is educator Dale Butler J.P., Cert Ed. B.Ed. (Hons M.Ed., M.Sc.) He founded the Writers' Machine as hobby in 1976. Twenty titles have been published of which 15 are currently in print. Most book runs range from 500-1,000 copies. Mr. Butler is a founding member of the Bermuda Poetry Association.

The Writers' Machine is pleased to be the major contributor to local print with assistance given to over 50 writers and the release of at least five new titles per year. With expert editors, cover designers and proofreaders, The Writer's Machine is now Bermuda's No.1 publisher!

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