Background
Prescott, Peter Sherwin was born on July 15, 1935 in New York City. Son of Orville and Lilias (Ward-Smith) Prescott.
Prescott, Peter Sherwin was born on July 15, 1935 in New York City. Son of Orville and Lilias (Ward-Smith) Prescott.
Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude, Harvard, 1957.
Editor, Evangelical Presbyterian Dutton Company. New York City, 1958-1967; literature editor, syndicated columnist, Women's Wear Daily, New York City, 1964-1968; member of faculty, Publications School for Writers, New York City, 1965-1966; literature editor, columnist, Look magazine, 1968-1971; book critic, Newsweek magazine, New York City, 1971-1991; senior writer, Newsweek magazine, 1978-1991; lecturer, United States State Department, 1978; Adjunct Professor, Graduate School Journalism, Columbia University, 1979-1986.
(Book by Prescott, Peter S)
(Book by Prescott, Peter S)
Member Democratic town Committee, New Canaan, 1969-1972, 1999-2001. Constable Town of New Canaan, 1969-1973. Board directors Authors Guild Foundation, 1970-1995, president, 1971-1993.
Executive board Authors League Fund, since 1987, 1st vice president, 1994-1997, president, since 1997. Trustee New Canaan Library., 1998-1901. With United States Army Reserve, 1958-1964.
Member Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists and Novelists association American Center (executive board 1974-1976), Authors League American (executive board 1974-1976), Association Literary Scholars and Critics, Authors Guild (executive board 1971-1991), National Book Critics Circle (executive board 1973-1975, 92-93), Century Association, Harvard Club (New York City), Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Anne Courthope Kirsopp Lake, June 22, 1957. Children: David Sherwin, Antonia Courthope.