George Platt Brett Sr., Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetGeorge Platt Brett Sr.
American publisher
Date of Birth: 08-Dec-1858
Place of Birth: London
Date of Death: 18-Sep-1936
Profession: publisher
Nationality: United Kingdom
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius 
About George Platt Brett Sr.
- George Platt Brett Sr.
- (8 December 1858 – 18 September 1936) was a British-born chairman and publisher of the American division of Macmillan Publishing.
- He was best known for serving as publisher, friend, and mentor of American author Jack London.
- Under Brett's leadership, Macmillan became one of the largest publishers in America.
- Sales grew from $50,000 in 1890 and grew to $8.5 million in 1931.
- In 1931, Macmillan annuals produced between 600 and 700 titles.
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