B. P. Nichol

B. P. Nichol

September 30, 1944 – September 25, 1988
Countries: Canada
Place of Birth: Vancouver
Place of Death: Toronto

Barrie Phillip Nichol (30 September 1944 – 25 September 1988), known as bpNichol, was a Canadian poet, writer, sound poet, editor and grOnk/Ganglia Press publisher. His body of work encompasses poetry, children's books, television scripts, novels, short fiction, computer texts, and sound poetry. His love of language and writing, evident in his many accomplishments, continues to be carried forward by many.