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Adams, Scott

Adams, Scott (1957-...), an American cartoonist, created the comic strip "Dilbert." Dilbert is an engineer who struggles daily with the often ridiculous policies of corporate management.

Bok, Edward William

Bok, bok, Edward William (1863-1930), was an American journalist.

Breathed, Berke

Buckley, William F., Jr.

Buckley, William F., Jr.

Canby, Henry Seidel

Canby, Henry Seidel (1878-1961), an American editor, author, and educator, became a leading figure in literary criticism.

Darling, Ding

Darling, Ding (1876-1962), was an American editorial cartoonist.

Fadiman, Clifton

Fadiman, Clifton (1904-1999), became well known as a master of ceremonies for several radio and television programs.

Feiffer, Jules

Feiffer, Jules (1929-...), is an American cartoonist and playwright who blends social commentary and political satire.

Godey, Louis Antoine

Godey, Louis Antoine, GOH dee, LOO ee AN twahn (1804-1878), in 1830 founded Godey's Lady's Book, the first women's magazine in the United States.

Grosvenor, Gilbert Hovey

Grosvenor, Gilbert Hovey, GROHV nuhr, GIHL buhrt HUHV ee (1875-1966), edited National Geographic Magazine for more than 50 years.

Hale, Sarah Josepha

Hale, Sarah Josepha, joh SEE fuh (1788-1879), became one of the most famous magazine editors in the United States during the 1800's.

Hefner, Hugh

Hefner, Hugh (1926-...), an American magazine publisher, created Playboy, one of the most popular and controversial magazines of the 1900's.

Hubbard, Elbert

Hubbard, Elbert (1856-1915), was an American lecturer, publisher, editor, and essayist.

Johnson, John Harold

Johnson, John Harold (1918-2005), was one of the leading publishers in the United States.

Leslie, Frank

Leslie, Frank (1821-1880), was a publisher of periodicals.

Mauldin, Bill

Mauldin, MAWL dihn, Bill (1921-2003), was an American editorial cartoonist.

Mayhew, Henry

Mayhew, Henry (1812-1887), was an English writer and editor.

Page, Walter Hines

Page, Walter Hines (1855-1918), was an American editor and diplomat.

Ross, Harold Wallace

Ross, Harold Wallace (1892-1951), founded The New Yorker magazine and edited it for 26 years, until his death on Dec.

Said, Amina el-

Said, Amina el- (1910-1995), was an Egyptian feminist and journalist.