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William Targ

American book editor and publisher

William Targ (1907–1999), born William Torgownik, was an American book editor, publisher and bibliophile.

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William Targ (1907–1999), born William Torgownik, was an American book editor, publisher and bibliophile. After operating a Chicago bookshop he joined World Publishing in Cleveland in 1942 and later became editor-in-chief. Otis Adelbert Kline’s February 15, 1944 letter recalls Targ from Chicago and considers contacting him about an American edition of A Gent from Bear Creek.

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Letter from Otis A. Kline to August Derleth, Feb. 15, 1944Mentioned