George Braziller
Encounters: My Life in Publishing
- ISBN 13:
- 9780807600160
- author:
- George Braziller
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 148
- Dimensions:
- 16.3 x 1.5 x 22.4 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, Countries & Regions
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
George Braziller's memoir offers a candid and humorous look at his life in publishing. From his early days as a shipping clerk to his 60-year tenure at the helm of his publishing house, Braziller shares stories of his adventures and encounters with artists and authors. The book takes readers on a journey through Braziller's experiences, including his service in World War II and his bold forays into publishing influential books on art, architecture, poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. With vivid detail, Braziller recounts his time working with notable figures, providing a unique glimpse behind the scenes of the publishing world. With 150 pages of engaging vignettes, Encounters provides a fascinating look at the life of a pioneering publisher who has brought many readers influential books over the years.