Background
Gillenson, Lewis William was born on February 18, 1918 in Brooklyn. Son of Sol and Nellie (Marder) Gillenson.
author publishing company executive
Gillenson, Lewis William was born on February 18, 1918 in Brooklyn. Son of Sol and Nellie (Marder) Gillenson.
Bachelor, New York University, 1939; postgraduate in education, New York University, 1940.
Association editor, Look Magazine, 1946-1952; writer, American Magazine, Harper's Bazaar, Sports Life, McCall's, Redbook, Esquire, Woman's Home Companion writer, Family Circle, others managing editor, Cosmopolitan, 1952-1954; editor-in-chief, Coronet, 1955-1961; editor, public, Esquire Books, 1961-1966; vice president editorial, Grosset & Dunlap, Inc., New York City, 1966-1972; president, T.Y. Crowell Public Company. New York City, 1972-1992; president, Funk & Wagnalls Public Company, Ramsey, New Jersey, 1972-1992; president, public, Everest House Public, New York City, 1978-1981; public, Quest Magazine, New York City, 1979-1981; president, public, Dodd, Mead & Company. New York City, 1982-1992; professor, Columbia School Journalism, New York City, 1969-1992.
Served to major Army of the United States, 1943-1946. Member of Friars.
Married Bernice Zaconick, February 3, 1946 (divorced 1982). Children: Wendy Fay, Joshua R., Amy Jo. Married Rochelle Clayman, 1982.