Rayner Unwin
English publisher and editor
Born
December 23rd, 1925
99 years ago
Died
2000
25 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English publisher and editor, contributed significantly to children's literature. Led the publishing house Unwin Hyman, which published acclaimed children's books. Worked closely with authors such as Roald Dahl and Richard Adams, helping to shape their works for younger audiences. Played a pivotal role in promoting various literary talents in the UK publishing scene during the late 20th century.
Published classics such as 'Watership Down'
Collaborated with Roald Dahl on multiple titles
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