David Stouck Knihy

Focusing on Sinclair Ross's life, this biography explores his challenging childhood in Saskatchewan and a lackluster banking career, alongside his struggles for recognition as a writer. It highlights his complex relationships and fluid understanding of gender and sexuality, revealing the depth of his character. David Stouck utilizes archival materials and personal insights to shed light on Ross's literary contributions, emphasizing his critique of societal norms, including religion and prejudice. This work celebrates Ross as a pivotal figure in Canadian literature whose themes remain relevant today.

At long last, here is a book of critical thought that analyzes Arthur Erickson's best work and situates it as a distinctive body of ideas within the mainstream of international architecture in the last half of the twentieth century. Nicholas Olsberg draws on Erickson's own discussion of ideas to present a thoughtful and illuminating reassessment of his most important work. Ricardo Castro's photography captures essential passages of the works as they have matured into their settings. Archival photographs, study models, drawings and plans show how the designs were evolved and their intent conveyed. Essays from Edward Dimendberg, Laurent Stalder and Georges Teyssot add an international and critical context. This book was published in partnership with the Vancouver Art Gallery.

Ethel Wilson's journey as a writer began late in life, yet her impact on Canadian literature is profound. David Stouck's biography explores her early years as an orphan and her persistent efforts to gain recognition, despite resistance from publishers and critics to her unique blend of Edwardian sensibility and postmodern thought. Wilson's literary legacy, marked by complex themes of language and meaning, remains significant, with her works still in print today. This biography captures the essence of a remarkable author whose contributions continue to resonate.