Background
Born in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, he learned book publishing from his father (Ad Donker, Rotterdam) and Collier Macmillan in London and New New York
founder publisher sales representative
Born in Bilthoven, the Netherlands, he learned book publishing from his father (Ad Donker, Rotterdam) and Collier Macmillan in London and New New York
He emigrated as sales representative to South Africa in 1966. Under Apartheid many of Donker’s publications were considered "subversive". Despite pressure from government officials, surveillance by the security police, including threats of loss of passport and illegal house searches, Donker adamantly continued publishing social critical works.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate for his contribution to South African literature.