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John F. Baker, Remembered
A longtime colleague of PW’s late editorial director, who died October 23 at 93, recalls his talents, quirks, and how his mentorship changed the course of her professional life.
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Former ‘PW’ Editorial Director John F. Baker Dies at 93
John Baker joined PW in 1973 and retired in 2004. During his 31-year tenure, Baker was virtually synonymous with the magazine, covering major stories, attending important events, and overseeing all editorial operations during a time of tremendous change in the industry.
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Mary Ann Eckels, Former Mystery Guild EIC, Dies at 87
The former editorial head of the Mystery Guild Book Club and former Ballantine mystery editor died in her sleep on September 25.
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Longtime Editor Chuck Adams Dies at 82
Adams spent more than a decade at Simon & Schuster, working with such authors as Mary Higgins Clark and Joseph Heller, and later joined the then indie publisher Algonquin Books, where he acquired Sara Gruen’s Water for Elephants. He died October 6.
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ABA’s Dan Cullen Dies at 69
Cullen worked at the American Booksellers Association for 35 years, retiring in January 2022 from his role as senior strategy officer. Remembered as a “revered ambassador for ABA,” he died October 4 following a long illness.
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Publishing Mourns Powerhouse Dealbroker Bob Barnett
The longtime attorney at Washington, D.C., law firm Williams & Connolly was behind scores of high-profile deals involving politicians and celebrities of all stripes. Publishing executives remembered him as an honest, honorable collaborator who wanted what was best for all parties. He died on September 25 at age 79.
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Obituary: Ken Mochizuki
Japanese American author, actor, and social activist Ken Mochizuki, whose picture book debut, 'Baseball Saved Us,' shone a light on the history of the U.S. government’s Japanese incarceration camps during WWII, died September 20. He was 71.
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Dzanc Books Cofounder Dan Wickett Dies at 59
Wickett, who cofounded the Ann Arbor, Mich.–based nonprofit press with Steve Gillis in 2006, died on September 15 of a heart condition. He also ran the Emerging Writers Network blog and hosted the monthly artist showcase Brain Candy.
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Timothy Mooney, PRH Sales Manager, Dies at 70
Mooney, who spent 37 years at Penguin Random House and most recently served as sales manager for PRH Publisher Services, died on September 19 after a short illness.
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Obituary: Gene Vosough
Paper engineer, designer, and art director Gene Vosough died on July 25 in Baltimore, of cancer. He was 59.
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