Joan Kahn

Joan Kahn
Born(1914-04-13)April 13, 1914
New York City, U.S.
DiedOctober 12, 1994(1994-10-12) (aged 80)
New York City, U.S.
Occupation(s)Editor, author
Years active1938–1989
FatherEly Jacques Kahn
Relatives

Joan Kahn (April 13, 1914 – October 12, 1994) was a New York City-based American author, anthologist, and editor, widely regarded as the preeminent mystery/suspense editor of her time.[1][2][3] Described variously as the "doyenne of suspense,"[4] "the doyenne of mystery editors,"[1] and "publishing's grande dame of detective stories,"[5] Kahn first came to prominence during her extended reign (1946-1980) at Harper & Brothers (later Harper & Row), much of it spent creating and overseeing the longstanding "Harper Novel of Suspense" series. The Joan Kahn imprint, instituted during her Harper tenure,[a] soon became a sought-after imprimatur for mystery connoisseurs.[10] Some of Kahn's more celebrated signings include John Creasey, Patricia Highsmith, Julian Symons, Dick Francis, and Tony Hillerman.[10][11]

  1. ^ a b Barkham, John. "Of Books and Authors: Joan Kahn of Dutton Co. is Leading 'Mystery Editor'". The Youngstown Vindicator. September 19, 1982.
  2. ^ Haller, Tod. "Imprint Publishing: A Capsule History". New York Magazine. December 4, 1978.
  3. ^ Boucher, Anthony. "Criminals at Large". The New York Times Book Review'. November 13, 1967.
  4. ^ Blades, John. "Doyenne of Suspense and the New Mother Crime"[dead link]. The Chicago Tribune. January 25, 1990.
  5. ^ Dudar, Helen. "Caretaker of Whodunits". The Los Angeles Times. January 2, 1981
  6. ^ "Search results for 'A Joan Kahn Harper novel of suspense'". WorldCat. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  7. ^ "Search results for 'A Joan Kahn Harper novel of Adventure'". WorldCat. Retrieved 2012-11-07. See also:
  8. ^ "Search results for 'A Joan Kahn' in the years 1974 through 1976". WorldCat. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  9. ^ "Search results for "A Joan Kahn book"". WorldCat. Retrieved 2012-11-07.
  10. ^ a b Rule, Sheila. "Joan Kahn, Respected Editor of Mysteries, Dies". The New York Times. October 13, 1994.
  11. ^ Cite error: The named reference LN:ML was invoked but never defined (see the help page).


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