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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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Awards

National Book Award1992
Robert Frost Medal1990
Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award1989

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1997 · aged 83