Martyn Goff

Martyn Goff, CBE (7 June 1923 – 25 March 2015) was a British literary administrator, author and bookseller. He made a significant contribution to the organisation and popularity of the Booker Prize for many years, and was involved in efforts to increase literacy and book ownership, particularly among children.

Background Born in 1923, he grew up in Hampstead, London. His father, Jacob Gulkov (anglicised: Gee Morton Goff), was a Russian fur dealer who had emigrated to Britain and became a supplier to department stores. After studying at Clifton College

Personal life and honours Goff is said to have acquired, and relished, a reputation as a dandy.