Jason Epstein papers, 1970-2010

Summary Information

At a Glance

Call No.:
MS#2173
Bib ID:
18443553 View CLIO record
Creator(s):
Epstein, Jason
Repository:
Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Physical Description:
7 Linear Feet (5 Boxes)
Language(s):
English .
Access:
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Description

Content Description

5 boxes of letters, memos, and manuscripts from Jason Epstein's career as an editor, publisher, and entrepreneur.

Arrangement

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Single reproductions may be made for research purposes. It is the responsibility of the user to secure permission for publication or use from the appropriate copyright holder.

Preferred Citation

Identification of specific item; Date (if known); Jason Epstein Papers; Box and Folder; Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Columbia University Library.

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Columbia University Libraries, Rare Book and Manuscript Library

Biographical / Historical

Jason Epstein (August 25, 1928 – February 4, 2022) was an American editor and publisher. While at Doubleday he helped launch Anchor Books and was a key figure in the "paperback revolution" in mid-20th century publishing. He was the editorial director of Random House (1976-1995), and co-founded The New York Review of Books in 1963. He was a key figure in founding the Library of America series and in 2004 co-founded On Demand Books, which with the Espresso Book Machine promised to produce bound paperbacks in minutes from digital files. He studied English at Columbia (BA, 1949, MA, 1950).

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Random House (Firm) CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Subject
Authors and publishers CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Authors and publishers -- United States -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Paperbacks -- Publishing -- United States -- History -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID
Publishers and publishing -- 20th century CLIO Catalog ArchiveGRID