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George Braziller

1916 – 2017

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Lived 1916 – 2017 (aged 101). George Braziller was an American publisher.

George Braziller (February 12, 1916 – March 16, 2017) was an American book publisher and the founder of George Braziller, Inc., a firm known for its literary and artistic books and its publication of foreign authors. Braziller was first employed as a shipping clerk, The Braziller publishing firm is located at 277 Broadway, Suite 708, was his firm's first big success in the United States, with an introduction written by Jean-Paul Sartre. His son Michael Braziller, of Persea Books, became publisher and editorial director while George's elder son Joel Braziller became secretary-treasurer and director of permissions. With a small team they maintain the Braziller tradition with new series and a rich backlist. The Great American Artists Series The Great Draughtsmen Series The Great Fresco Cycles of the Renaissance Great Religions of Modern Man The Masters of World Architecture Series New Directions in Architecture Planning and Cities Vision + Value Series World Landscape Art & Architecture Series

Beginning in 1968, Braziller also published an implicit series of "excellent editions of partial facsimiles" of medieval manuscripts.

Book series published by Michael Braziller have included: The Braziller Series of Australian Poets

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Who was George Braziller?

American publisher (1916–2017)

When was George Braziller born?

George Braziller was born on 12 February 1916 in Brooklyn.

When did George Braziller die?

George Braziller died on 16 March 2017 in Manhattan.

What was George Braziller's occupation?

George Braziller was a publisher.

What nationality was George Braziller?

George Braziller was American.

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· Wikipedia: George Braziller

· Wikidata: Q5537222

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