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Gilbert Reid | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | University of Toronto; London School of Economics; University of Cambridge; Birkbeck, University of London; Sciences Po, Paris |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist, broadcaster, cultural diplomat |
| Notable work | So This Is Love; Lava and Other Stories; Son of Two Fathers; CBC IDEAS documentaries |
Gilbert Reid is a Canadian writer, journalist, broadcaster, and cultural diplomat whose five-decade career has encompassed fiction, non‑fiction, radio and television documentaries, and cultural diplomacy in Europe and Canada [1].
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Toronto and raised on a dairy farm near Kleinburg, Ontario, Reid earned a B.A. in Economics and Political Science from the University of Toronto, an M.Sc. in Monetary Economics from the London School of Economics, and a B.A. in English Literature from the University of Cambridge. He completed doctoral coursework at Birkbeck, University of London, and attended Sciences Po in Paris as an auditeur libre [2]
Career
[edit]Diplomatic & international roles
[edit]Reid served with Canada’s Department of External Affairs in Ottawa, London, and Rome; worked as an economist at the OECD in Paris and held the position of press attaché at the Canadian Embassy in Italy.[1] He worked as a press officer (attaché) at the Canadian Embassy in Rome.[1] He worked as a press officer (attaché) at the Canadian Embassy in Rome. [1] He directed the Canadian Cultural Centre in Rome from 1983 to 1995, and represented Canada at G7 summits in Venice (1980, 1987). He also served on the International Administrative Committee of the Venice Biennale and worked in PR for festivals in Taormina, Naples, Spoleto, and Venice. [2]
Journalism & literary work
[edit]Reid has contributed articles and reviews to *The Globe and Mail*, *The Times Literary Supplement*, and *Il Tempo*, as well as *Flare* magazine [3] . His first story collection, So This Is Love: Lollipop and Other Stories (2006), showcases wartime narratives like “Pavilion 24” [4]. His second collection, Lava and Other Stories, and the historical novel Son of Two Fathers (2019, with Jacqueline Park) were both published by House of Anansi Press and Twin Rivers [5] . Reid has also authored speculative fiction series including *The Extinction Trilogy*, *Pandemic Series*, and *The Adventures of V* (2020–2022) :[6] .
Broadcasting & film
[edit]Reid has written, hosted, and produced documentaries for CBC (IDEAS), TVO, National Geographic, and The History Channel. His notable works include:
- Gilbert Reid’s Italy and Gilbert Reid’s France (CBC IDEAS)
- Life and Times of Robertson Davies (CBC)
- Ultimate Engineering: Angkor Wat (National Geographic)
- For King and Empire: Canadians in the First World War (History Channel, 2001), for which he received a Gemini Award nomination for best documentary writing (“Storming the Ridge”) [7]
. He also contributed to other CBC Ideas series: The Mating Game, Seduction, How Humans Created Animals, and War Science: WWI [8] .
Cultural collaborations & recognition
[edit]In Italy, Reid collaborated with film legends such as Sergio Leone and Marcello Mastroianni, worked with Peter Ustinov on mythology programming, and founded the bilingual magazine *Canada Contemporaneo*. He served on juries for the Prix Vercorin (Switzerland) and the Festival International du Film sur l’Art (Montreal) [9] .
Selected works
[edit]Books
[edit]- So This Is Love: Lollipop and Other Stories (2006) – Key Porter / St. Martin's Press [10]
- Lava and Other Stories (2019) – Twin Rivers [11]
- Son of Two Fathers (2019) – House of Anansi Press, co‑written with Jacqueline Park [5]
- *Extinction Trilogy*, *Pandemic Series*, *The Adventures of V* (2020–2022) – Twin Rivers [12]
Select documentary & radio credits
[edit]- Gilbert Reid’s France; Gilbert Reid’s Italy – CBC IDEAS [13]
- For King and Empire (History Channel, 2001) – Gemini‑nominated writing [14]
- CBC Ideas series: The Mating Game (2001), Seduction (2002), War Science: WWI (2002–2003); How Humans Created Animals (2003) [15]
Honours
[edit]- **Gemini Award nomination** (2002) – Best Documentary Writing for *“Storming the Ridge”* episode of For King and Empire [16]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Gilbert Reid". The Writers' Union of Canada. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ a b "About the Author – Gilbert Reid". gilbertreid.com. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Reid, Gilbert. "Various articles". Flare. Rogers Media. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Finalists 1996". National Magazine Awards. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ a b Park, Jacqueline; Reid, Gilbert (2019). Son of Two Fathers. House of Anansi Press. ISBN 9781487003968. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Reid, Gilbert (2020–2021). Extinction Trilogy (Series). Twin Rivers Productions. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "17th Annual Gemini Awards Finalists". Playback. Brunico Communications. 14 October 2002. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Reid, Gilbert. "Gilbert Reid – CBC IDEAS Contributor". Gilbert Reid. CBC. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Festival International du Film sur l'Art – Jury Archives". FIFA (Festival International du Film sur l’Art). FIFA Montréal. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Reid, Gilbert. "So This Is Love: Lollipop and Other Stories". gilbertreid.com. Twin Rivers Productions. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ Reid, Gilbert. "Lava and Other Stories". gilbertreid.com. Twin Rivers Productions. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Books by Gilbert Reid – Twin Rivers Productions". gilbertreid.com. Twin Rivers Productions. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Radio & TV Credits". gilbertreid.com. CBC Ideas. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "For King and Empire: Canada's Soldiers in the First World War". Library and Archives Canada. History Channel / Galafilm. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "The Mating Game: A History of Flirtation". CBC Radio Ideas. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. 22 June 2001. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
- ^ "Gemini Awards 2002 Nominees". Playback. Brunico Communications. Retrieved 26 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Son of Two Fathers at House of Anansi Press
- Son of Two Fathers at gilbertreid.com
- Lava and Other Stories at gilbertreid.com
- Bookshop author page – confirms fiction and broadcast credits