Judith Jones
American book editor (1924–2017) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Judith Jones (née Bailey; March 10, 1924 – August 2, 2017)[1] was an American writer and editor, best known for having rescued The Diary of Anne Frank from the reject pile.[2] Jones also championed Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking.[3][4] She retired as senior editor and vice president at Alfred A. Knopf in 2011[5] and fully retired in 2013 after more than 60 years at the company.[6]
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Judith Jones | |
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Born | Judith Bailey (1924-03-10)March 10, 1924 New York City, U.S. |
Died | August 2, 2017(2017-08-02) (aged 93) Walden, Vermont, U.S. |
Occupation | Writer, editor |
Citizenship | American |
Education | Brearley School |
Alma mater | Bennington College |
Spouse |
Evan Jones
(m. 1951; died 1996) |
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Jones was also a cookbook author and memoirist. She won multiple lifetime achievement awards, including the James Beard Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006.[7]