William Eldred Toye CM (born June 19, 1926) is a Canadian editor, writer and literary critic.
William Toye | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 19, 1926 |
| Occupation | Writer, editor, literary critic |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Period | 20th century |
| Genre | non-fiction, children's literature |
Biography edit
Toye grew up in Toronto, Ontario. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1948 where he majored in journalism. He obtained a job with the Canadian branch of Oxford University Press which at the time was nothing more than a desk in a warehouse.[1] He worked at the job for the next 43 years and in 1969 became the Editorial Director. He retired in 1991 and continued with them on a freelance basis after that. Known for his astute editing abilities, he was one of the first people to usher in an expanded and flourishing Canadian publishing business. He was one of the founding editors of the Tamarack Review in 1956 which ended publication in 1982. The early work of many notable Canadian authors appeared in its pages.[2]
Toye has authored or edited several books including the Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature, the Oxford Anthology of Canadian Literature and A Book of Canada. He has also written several children's books.
In 1993 he was made a member of the Order of Canada which said in its award that Toye "has been a highly regarded editor and publisher, well-liked by writers for his patience, fine judgement, tact and unerring taste. An award-winning children's author, he was also one of the founders of The Tamarack Review, where he was influential for many years in the development and encouragement of new Canadian talent."[3]
Works edit
- A Picture History of Canada (1956) by Clarke Hutton [Contributor, also Ivon Owen]
- The St. Lawrence (1959)
- A Book of Canada (1962)
- The Mountain Goats of Temlaham (1969) with Elizabeth Cleaver
- How Summer Came to Canada (1969) with Elizabeth Cleaver
- Cartier discovers the St. Lawrence (1970)
- Supplement to the Oxford companion to Canadian history and literature (1973)
- Toronto (1975) by John de Visser [Contributor]
- Simon and the Golden Sword (1976) by Frank Newfeld [Contributor, also Kevin W. Macdonald]
- The Loon's Necklace (1977) with Elizabeth Cleaver
- The fire stealer (1979) with Elizabeth Cleaver
- The Oxford Anthology of Canadian literature (1981) with Robert Weaver
- The Oxford Companion to Canadian Literature (1983) with Eugene Benson, 2nd edition, 1997
- City light: a Portrait of Toronto (1983)
- Letters of Marshall Mcluhan, 1911-1980 (1987) with Corinne McLuhan & Mattie Molinaro
- The concise Oxford companion to Canadian literature (2001)
- William Toye on Canadian literature (2005)
Source: [4]
References edit
- ^ Fulford, Robert (March 15, 2011). "William Toye's book smarts". National Post.
- ^ Woodcock, George (December 16, 2013). "Tamarack Review". The Canadian Encyclopedia.
- ^ "Mr William Toye, Order of Canada". Governor General of Canada. February 16, 1994.
- ^ "Listing for Toye, William". Toronto Public Library. Retrieved April 12, 2020.
External links edit
- Toye speaking on Canadian Book Design
- Archives of William Toye (Wiiliam Toye fonds, R8606) are held at Library and Archives Canada