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.
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.
Master of Arts, University College, University of Oxford, 1955.
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.
Served with British Army, 1950-1952.
Married Lila Lichtenstein, November 11, 1958 (divorced 1982). Married Barbara Braun, February 27, 1983.