Victor Coleman

Victor Coleman is a Canadian poet.

Biography

Born in Toronto, Coleman was the first editor at Coach House Books from 1966 until 1975. After his tenure in publishing, he managed the multidisciplinary art centre, A Space in Toronto for four years. He has also taught film studies and creative writing at Queen's University and creative writing at York University.
His sister, Elizabeth Amer, served two terms on Toronto City Council in the 1980s and 1990s, and has been a prominent advocate for the housing rights of residents of the Toronto Islands.