(a knockout novel–scarce signed 1982 Macmillan dj; jacket design: Catherine Wilson/Sunkisst Graphics)
(left: rare 1986 Norstar Home Video VHS starring Martha Henry pictured on right: cover of 1986 Macmillan pb)
Joan (Louise) Barfoot 1946-) was born and raised in Owen Sound, ON and now lives in London, ON. She worked for several magazines and has written 11 novels including Abra. Now an established novelist, her work has been compared to that of Atwood and Shields.