Ian Reed's poetic tributes to Shakespeare, read by the likes of Judi Dench and Kenneth Branagh, have featured in British documentaries, plays, and radio broadcasts. Other offerings have appeared in publications ranging from a program cover for New York's Lincoln Center to newspapers and journals on both sides of the Atlantic.

His entire poetry collection, covering topics ranging from Milton to music and from adultery to incest, comprises several hundred offerings, including some lengthier pieces which might be described as miniature epics.

Ian Reed's career as a political poet began with George W. Bush's first installation in the White House after Election 2000, since when his 'Polemics' collection has grown to almost 200 titles, with Christian and antiwar themes featuring prominently.

A recent review concluded: "Reed's skill is shown by the great variety of the poems. How many contemporary poets are disciplined enough to write sonnets anymore?…Through all these forms, Reed interweaves biblical allusions and quotations, close readings of current political events, irony, passion, sorrow (for both the state of the nation and the churches), biting sarcasm, lament, and great love." (Review by 'Every Church a Peace Church').

Along with careers as an actor, voiceover announcer, narrator (including a reading for the National Library of Congress), Argentine Tango performer, and Yoga teacher, Reed has worked extensively as a journalist and a financial analytics writer (including Reuters, Standard & Poor's, and Futures and Options World). He graduated from the University of Southampton, U.K., in Economics and Politics.