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Last updated on September 19, 2024.

William Targ

William Targ was an American book editor, well respected in the field of commercial publishing. He is known for publishing Mario Puzo's novel The Godfather while editor in chief of G. P. Putnam's Sons.

American - Editor | 1907 - July 22, 1999

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Editors seek out the first novels with the seductiveness of Don Juans; the pleasure of discovery is one of the obvious reasons. — © William Targ

Editors seek out the first novels with the seductiveness of Don Juans; the pleasure of discovery is one of the obvious reasons.

William Targ

William Targ

Is there any excitement to compare with the opening of a fresh parcel of books?

William Targ

William Targ

There is no such thing as a publishable first draft.

William Targ

William Targ

The trouble with the publishing business is that too many people who have half a mind to write a book do so.

William Targ

William Targ

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