James Laughlin
American poet and publisher (1914-1997) · United States · On the map · Writers · Died at 83
James Laughlin was an American poet and literary book publisher who founded New Directions Publishing.
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1997Died12 November 19971992National Book AwardAward1990Robert Frost MedalAward1989Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement AwardAward1914Born30 October 1914
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1997 · aged 83