George T. Delacorte Jr.
George T. Delacorte Jr. (20 June 1894 – 4 May 1991) was an American magazine publisher, born in New York City.
George T. Delacorte Jr. | |
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| Born | George Tonkonogy 20 June 1894 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 4 May 1991 (aged 96) Manhattan, New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Columbia University |
| Occupation | Magazine publisher |
He founded the Dell Publishing in 1921. His goal was to entertain readers who were not satisfied with the genteel publications available at the time. The company was one of the largest publishers of books, magazines, and comics during its heyday. His most successful innovation was the puzzle magazine.
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