John Lane
English publisher, co-founded The Bodley Head
Born
Died
1925
101 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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Co-founded The Bodley Head, a significant publishing house in London, which published various influential authors and works during the early 20th century. Focused on bringing new voices to the literary scene, curated a catalogue that included notable writers and themes. Played a role in the promotion of modernist literature through innovative publishing strategies, establishing a reputation for quality and literary merit.
Co-founded The Bodley Head in 1887
Published works by prominent authors such as W.B. Yeats and James Joyce
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