Born Today

Celebrating OUR INDUSTRY -- Publishing, Writing, Journalism... The people who came before us.



1715 - Richard Graves, English Poet and Novelist



1772 - Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus, German publisher
Now, that's the face of intimidation! So, bring it on Mira!

1852 - Alice Liddell, family friend of Lewis Carroll and possible character model for The Alice in Wonderland

Alice, in costume, dressed as a beggar.

1916 - Jane Jacobs, American-Canadian author and activist

1938 - Carlos Monsivais, Mexican writer

1956 - David Guterson, American novelist