A. W. Reed | |
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Born |
Alexander Wyclif Reed 7 March 1908 Ponsonby, Auckland |
Died | 19 October 1979 Wellington, New Zealand |
(aged 71)
Nationality | New Zealand |
Other names | Clif Reed |
Occupation | Publisher and author |
Known for |
Publisher: A. H. & A. W. Reed Māori and Aboriginal cultures |
Publisher: A. H. & A. W. Reed
Alexander Wyclif Reed, also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, (7 March 1908 – 19 October 1979) was a prolific New Zealand publisher and author.
With his uncle Alfred, he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed. As an author, he was known most commonly as A. W. Reed. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both Māori and Australian Aboriginal cultures.