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John Firth Baker, British, American editor. Served with British Army, 1950-1952.

Background

Baker, John Firth was born on December 21, 1931 in Lincoln, England. Son of Louis Albert and Gladys Muriel (Firth) Baker. came to the United States, 1957.

Education

Master of Arts, University College, University of Oxford, 1955.

Career

Editorial writer, Yorkshire Post, Leeds, England, 1955-1957; editorial writer, Reuters Ltd., New York City, 1957-1962; editorial writer, Reuters Ltd., London, 1962-1964; editorial writer, Venture Magazine, New York City, 1964-1971; senior editor, Readers Digest book division, New York City, 1971-1973; managing editor, Publishers Weekly, New York City, 1973-1977; editor-in-chief, Publishers Weekly, since 1980; editor-in-Chief, Bookviews, New York City, 1977-1978; managing editor, Next. Magazine, New York City, 1979-1980; editor-in-chief, Small Press Magazine, New York City, 1983-1986. Lecturer New School, New York University, Radcliffe College, U. Denver.

Achievements

  • John Firth Baker has been listed as a noteworthy Editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

  • Other Work

    • Director: Dictionary of Literature Biography. Contributor articles to professional journals.

Membership

Served with British Army, 1950-1952.

Connections

Married Lila Lichtenstein, November 11, 1958 (divorced 1982). Married Barbara Braun, February 27, 1983.

Father:
Louis Albert Baker

Mother:
Gladys Muriel (Firth) Baker

Spouse:
Barbara Braun

Spouse:
Lila Lichtenstein