Geist (magazine) - Definition

Geist is a Canadian literary magazine, which has been published in Vancouver since 1990. The magazine takes its name from the German word geist, meaning "mind" or "spirit".

Geist is well-known for its quirky series of Canadian maps (eg. "Canadian towns named after animals", etc.) and for spearheading various campaigns, like a 2002 attempt to have folk singer Stan Rogers inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

The magazine's founder and editor is Stephen Osborne.

External link

• Geist (http://www.geist.com)

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