Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/co-author of many how-to and self-help books, most notably The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet which he co-authored with Dr. Herman Tarnower.
He also co-authored four books with Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, including The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet.[1] Baker obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.[1]
He was one of the original founders of Stern's Nurseries, developers of Miracle-Gro, and authored several books on gardening.
Baker died in New York in 1997.[2]
- ^ a b "Samm Sinclair Baker; Writer of Self-Help Books". Retrieved December 20, 2019.
- ^ "Samm Sinclair Baker, 87, Author Of Dozens of Self-Help Books". New York Times. March 23, 1997.