Biography

Leon Rooke. Author + ArtistLeon Rooke has published about 40 books — novels, short stories, plays and poetry — and his art is exhibited widely.

His most recent book, “The House on Major Street” (Porcupine’s Quill), appeared in 2019 and his most recent art show was at Toronto’s Yumart Gallery (June 2019).

He lives in Toronto, Ontario.

White Gloves of the Doorman, The Works of Leon Rooke“, edited by Branko Gorjup (Exile Editions, 2004. 441 pages) offers an extended look at his career.