Independent Publishing & Original Brands

APE Brands is an independent Canadian publisher developing books and original brands across fiction, travel and practical knowledge.

About Ape Brands

APE Brands is the home of a growing catalogue of books and original brands.

We develop our projects from the first idea through writing, editorial development, design, production, publication and long-term distribution.

Our books and brands cover several very different subjects, but they share the same approach: develop useful or interesting ideas properly, produce them to professional standards and build them for the long term.

APE Brands does not provide publishing services or accept outside manuscripts. Our publishing operation exists to develop and support work created within the APE family of brands.

Our Books

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The APE Brands Family

Specialised brands built around distinct areas of publishing, knowledge and product development.

XbyX Travel

Travel publishing built around experiencing places rather than simply passing through them. Books, photography and travel projects designed for independent travellers.

Aaron's Apothecary

Practical publishing focused on growing, making and using things yourself, including gardening, herbs, food and traditional household knowledge.

Cannabis-focused publishing, cultivation knowledge, product concepts and technology developed around practical real-world use.

Mary Jane Tech

Contact Us

For media, retail, rights, licensing, brand or general business inquiries, please contact us below.

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APE Brands
Independent Publishing & Original Brands
Ottawa, Canada