Pierre Elliott Trudeau

Novelist Nino Ricci was in grade school when the charismatic Pierre Elliott Trudeau became Prime Minister in 1968, but even then, he was aware of Trudeau’s singularity. As Trudeau fought for strong federal powers, individual rights, and bilingualism, it was his advocacy of multiculturalism that most directly affected Ricci’s life. His family was part of the wave of Italian immigrants who felt welcomed to Canada by Trudeau’s expansive vision of the country.  Written with the narrative flair that has made him a bestselling author, Ricci explores Trudeau’s two sides: the private intellectual and the pirouetting politician who changed Canada.

About the artist

Robert Carter was born in St. Albans, England, and moved to Ontario, Canada, at an early age. He graduated from Sheridan College School of Art and Design in 2002. Robert combines a strong foundation in portraiture with a unique sense of visual and conceptual problem-solving to create striking, vibrant, and textured illustrations and portraits with subjects ranging from the realistic to the surreal. Robert is an award-winning illustrator, some of which include: Society of Illustrators 50th Annual Awards (2007), Luerzer's 200 Best Illustrators World Wide (2007), Spectrum: The Best in Contemporary Fantastic Art (2007 and 2005), Communication Arts Illustration Awards Annual (2006), and Applied Arts Illustration Awards Annual (2004 and 2002). A selection of his work can be seen at his personal portfolio website www.crackedhat.com. Robert now lives and works as a freelance illustrator in Baden, Ontario, Canada.