We’re thrilled to celebrate the launch of Reece Steinberg’s Ghost Town Trips: By Rail, Canoe, Bike, & Thumb:
From hopping trains to British Columbia ghost towns, to canoe-camping on the Yukon River, to hitchhiking in rural Syria: Reece Steinberg’s travels have taken him to off-grid places few people get to see.
Traveling without a cell phone, high-tech gear, or much cash, Reece relies on paper maps and the kindness of strangers. His search for abandoned spaces brings him together with everyone from the Syrian uncle who led him to a rural backyard castle, to a gold prospector who calls everyone a “dogfucker.”
Collecting work originally published between 2006 and 2016 as seven issues of the zine Q For Treason, this book is a reminder that adventure is always possible when you’re willing to step off the edge of the map.
Here’s where you can celebrate in person with the author:
Toronto launch:
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 4 – 5 PM
341 Yonge, third floor, Library Collaboratory
The launch will include a reading, author interview by TMU Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management associate professor Dr. Julie Kellershohn, and an intro to zine-making featuring TMU Library DME staff member Elie Assaf.
Toronto House Party:
Sunday, December 6, 1-6 PM
Near Bathurst Stn., contact Reece for address (email or DM). Drop in any time, feel free to bring others. There will be book readings, food and drinks. Author in conversation with Richard Fung and Thea Lim.
Vancouver launch:
Saturday, December 26, 7 PM
Spartacus Books (101 – 1983 Commercial Drive)
Free, all ages with Olenka and other local music guests
