Daniel Canty was born in Lachine, Quebec. Since the end of the 20th century, he has been creating work of undeniable singularity. His latest books are Mademoiselle Manivelle (2017) and L’été opalescent (2016), limited edition speculations, Mappemonde (2016) and VVV (2015). At La Peuplade, he has published Les États-Unis du vent (2014) and Wigrum (2011).