Photos

Robert Fulford and another boy, with hockey sticks
Robert Fulford (left) with boyhood friend Dave Perkins in the Beach district of Toronto, circa 1943.


Glenn Gould and dog at piano
Pianist Glenn Gould, circa 1944, in one of his favourite poses.
Growing up, he and Robert Fulford were next-door neighbours and best friends.


A.E. Fulford holding a pipe
A.E. Fulford of The Canadian Press (Robert Fulford's father), in the early 1950s.


Dave Brubeck talking with four men and one woman
Four Toronto jazz enthusiasts of the 1950s, with two musicians from San Francisco.
From left: Dave Brubeck; Robert Fulford, representing Down Beat; disc jockey Phil McKellar; Helen McNamara of The Telegram; Alex Barris of The Globe & Mail; Turk Murphy.


Robert Fulford in suit and tie, with books
Assistant Editor of Mayfair magazine, 1955.


Peter Gzowski, Robert Fulford and Ken Lefolii with champagne
Peter Gzowski, Robert Fulford and Ken Lefolii celebrating their resignation
from Maclean's in July 1964 (partially shown in background: Alexander Ross).

Photo courtesy Don Newlands/KlixPix.com


Robert Fulford using a typewriter
This photo appeared on the dustjacket of Robert Fulford's 1968 book This Was Expo.


Robert Fulford next to a pillar and album cover for Rubber Soul
Dustjacket photo for Crisis at the Victory Burlesk: Culture, Politics & Other Diversions (1968).


Robert Fulford in his office reading an issue of Saturday Night magazine
Looking at an issue of Saturday Night in 1972. Robert Fulford was the magazine's editor from 1968 to 1987.
Photo by Ron Bull, courtesy of Toronto Star Archives


Robert Fulford at desk with typewriter
A publicity photo issued when Saturday Night was revived in May, 1975.


Robert Fulford at desk with typewriter
In his office at Saturday Night in 1978.
Photo by Doug Griffin, courtesy of Toronto Star Archives


Geraldine Sherman and Robert Fulford
Geraldine Sherman and Robert Fulford in Jerusalem in 1979.


Robert Fulford browsing books in a bookstore
Browsing at the World's Biggest Bookstore in Toronto in 1980.
Photo by Reg Innell, courtesy of Toronto Star Archives


Robert Fulford and Ed Schreyer
Receiving the Diplôme d'honneur of the Canadian Conference
of the Arts from Governor General Ed Schreyer in 1981.


Five men at National Magazine Awards, smiling
The night in 1981 when Saturday Night won five golds at the National Magazine Awards.
From left: Peter Gzowski, Robert Fulford (who accepted Christina McCall's award), Gary Ross, Derek Ungless, Nigel Dickson.


Robert Fulford  and Jeanne Sauvé
Governor General Jeanne Sauvé appointing Robert Fulford an Officer of the Order of Canada, 1984.


Robert Fulford and Allan Leaf in academic robes
Robert Fulford received his first honorary degree in 1986, from McMaster University.
(On right: Chancellor Allan Leaf.).


Robert Fulford in living room, with bookshelves
In his living room in 1987, surrounded by books.
Photo by Keith Beaty, courtesy of Toronto Star Archives


Robert Fulford
The caption on this 1987 Toronto Star photo read:
"End of era: Robert Fulford ended 19 years as editor of Saturday Night magazine.".

Photo by Andrew Stawicki, courtesy of Toronto Star Archives


Robert Fulford
The picture that accompanied his Globe and Mail column in the 1990s.
Photo by Fred Lum

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