Alfred A. Knopf Sr.
American publisher / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Alfred A. Knopf Sr.?
Summarize this article for a 10 years old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
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. 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.[1]
American publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Sr. | |
|---|---|
 Knopf in 1935, photograph by Carl van Vechten | |
| Born | Alfred Abraham Knopf (1892-09-12)September 12, 1892 New York City, United States |
| Died | August 11, 1984(1984-08-11) (aged 91) Purchase, New York, United States |
| Education | Columbia University (1912) |
| Spouse | Blanche Wolf Knopf 1916–1966 (her death) |
| Children | Alfred A. Knopf Jr. |
| Relatives | Edwin H. Knopf (half-brother) |