Melcher, Frederic Gershom (1879–1963)| US editor and publisher. A contagiously enthusiastic book lover, he won prominence as manager of an Indiana bookstore (1913–18) that became a mecca for writers and artists. He was longtime coeditor of Publisher's Weekly magazine (1918–58) and also served as president of its parent company, R R Bowker (1934–59). An early promoter of quality children's literature, he established the Newbery and Caldecott Medals for children's books. Melcher was born in Malden, Massachusetts. |
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