Mordichai Richler was a major literary presence in Canada. But his cult fame has grown sionce his death a year and a half ago. “Since his death, at 70, in July, 2001, from complications related to kidney cancer, Richler has continued to be a significant, vibrant presence in Canadian culture. There’s even a type font named after him, for Yaweh’s sake. But it seems we’re going to be hearing, seeing and thinking about him even more if various plans to enhance and heighten his legacy come to fruition in the next five years.”