Frederick James Camm
Author
1895 – 1959
Who was Frederick James Camm?
Frederick James Camm was an English technical author and magazine editor. He founded several radio and electronics titles, some of which are still in circulation.
'FJ' Camm was born in Windsor, England, the second child of twelve. The eldest, Sydney Camm, was a famous aircraft designer.
He shared with Sydney an early interest in building model aeroplanes and this led him to move to London in 1918. Here, he became a technical editor for Benn Brothers in aviation and engineering. From there he worked for Pitmans Publishers and moved eventually, with his friend Molloy, to George Newnes. It was there that he was to produce the Hobbies journals.
In 1932, his supplement to Practical Wireless was launched as an independent title with 'FJ' as editor. Thus began a highly productive period: he went on to write or edit over a hundred technical books in such fields as radio; television; aviation and automotive engineering.
At least 12 editions were produced of the Wireless Constructor's Encyclopaedia from about 1932 to 1957 mostly or entirely written by F. J. Camm.
He is best known, however, for his creation and stewardship of the Practical series of magazines for George Newnes. These were often known as Camm's Comics:
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- Born
- Oct 6, 1895
- Also known as
- F. J. Camm
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United Kingdom
- Died
- Feb 18, 1959
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on July 23, 2013
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