Jim Baen

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1943 – 2006

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Who was Jim Baen?

James Patrick "Jim" Baen was a U.S. science fiction publisher and editor. In 1983 he founded his own publishing house, Baen Books, specializing in the adventure, fantasy, military science fiction and space opera genres. In late 1999 he started an electronic publishing business called Webscriptions, which is considered to be the first profitable e-book vendor.

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Born
Oct 22, 1943
Pennsylvania
Also known as
  • James Patrick Baen
  • Baen
  • James Baen
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jun 28, 2006
Raleigh

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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