Alfred A. Knopf, Sr.
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Alfred A. Knopf, Sr.

American publisher (1892–1984)

Alfred Abraham Knopf Sr. (September 12, 1892 – August 11, 1984) was an American publisher of the 20th century, and co-founder of Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.2

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Born Sep 12, 1892, died Aug 11, 1984.1

About

His contemporaries included the likes of Bennett Cerf and Donald Klopfer, and (of the previous generation) Frank Nelson Doubleday, J. Henry Harper and Henry Holt. Knopf paid special attention to the quality of printing, binding and design in his books, and earned a reputation as a purist in both content and presentation.

From Wikipedia’s article on Alfred A. Knopf, Sr., shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.2

Companies

Early life and education

  • Date not recordedColumbia University3

Career

Occupation: publisher, translator, businessperson.6

Personal life

  • BornSep 12, 1892, New York City7
  • DiedAug 11, 1984, Purchase8
  • CitizenshipUnited States9
  • SpouseBlanche Knopf Until 196610

Awards

  • Date not recordedAIGA Medal11

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