Joan Kahn
Book editor, Author
1914 – 1994
Who was Joan Kahn?
Joan Kahn was a New York-based author, anthologist, and editor, widely regarded as the preeminent mystery/suspense editor of her time. Described variously as the "doyenne of suspense," "the doyenne of mystery editors," and "publishing's grande dame of detective stories," Kahn first came to prominence during her extended reign at Harper & Brothers, much of it spent creating and overseeing the longstanding "Harper Novel of Suspense" series. The Joan Kahn imprint, instituted during her Harper tenure, soon became a sought-after imprimatur for mystery connoisseurs. Some of Kahn's more celebrated signings include John Creasey, Patricia Highsmith, Julian Symons, Dick Francis, and Tony Hillerman.
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- Born
- Apr 13, 1914
New York City - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Horace Mann School
- Lived in
- New York City
- Died
- Oct 12, 1994
New York City
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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