Background
Martin, John William was born on February 21, 1946 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Norman J. and Betty G. Martin.
educator antiquarian bookseller
Martin, John William was born on February 21, 1946 in Palo Alto, California, United States. Son of Norman J. and Betty G. Martin.
Bachelor, University Minnesota, 1968. Master of Arts, University Oregon, Eugene, 1972. District Attorney in English, University Oregon, Eugene, 1973.
Instructor University Oregon, 1972. Member faculty Moraine Valley College, Palos Hills, Illinois, 1972—2000, professor, 1985—2000. Literature editor Bullfrog Magazine, 1971—1972.
Technical writing consultant, 1972—2000. Literature property appraiser, 1973—2000. Owner & manager John Wm.
Martin Bookseller, La Grange, Illinois, 1973—2000, Twice Read Books, La Grange, 1989—2000.
President, trustee LaGrange Public Library. Board, 1982—1990; Member of Modern Language Association, Private Libraries Association, William Morris Society, Oxford Bibliographical Society, Victorians Institute, Dickens Society, Bibliographical Society, Bibliographical Society America.
Married Diane Elizabeth Hirsch, December 29, 1968. Children: Molly East., Jamie South. Bachelor of Arts, University Minnesota.