Harold Matson

Harold Matson (February 26, 1898 – January 5, 1988^[1]) was an American literary agent and founder of the Harold Matson Company. His clients included Evelyn Waugh, C. S. Forester, Arthur Koestler, Malcolm Lowry, William Saroyan,^[1] Allen Drury, Robert Ruark, Herman Wouk, Evan S. Connell, Flannery O'Connor and Richard Condon.^[2]

Early life

Matson was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and grew up in San Francisco.^[1]

Career

The New York Times called Matson "one of the most influential figures in book publishing."^[1] The $106,000 sale of the paperback rights to Robert Ruark's novel Something of Value set a record at the time.^[1] On his death, Ruark left his Rolls-Royce car to Matson.^[3]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e McDowell, Edwin (January 6, 1988). "Harold Matson, Literary Agent for Major Authors". The New York Times. Retrieved November 4, 2009.
^ McDowell, Edwin (May 1, 1986). "Matson, 88, Still a Tiger as an Agent". The New York Times. p. C19.
^ "Robert Ruark Left Estate In Britain Put at $66,950". The New York Times. January 6, 1966. p. 17.

Archives

Harold Matson Company Inc. records, 1937-1980

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[NYT_obit-1] McDowell, Edwin (January 6, 1988). "Harold Matson, Literary Agent for Major Authors". The New York Times. Retrieved November 4, 2009.

[2] McDowell, Edwin (May 1, 1986). "Matson, 88, Still a Tiger as an Agent". The New York Times. p. C19.

[3] "Robert Ruark Left Estate In Britain Put at $66,950". The New York Times. January 6, 1966. p. 17.

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