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  RandomHouse.ca | About Us | Knopf Canada
Taking its name from the New York-based firm founded in 1915 by Alfred Knopf and his wife, Blanche, Knopf Canada's books have become synonymous, like those of their namesake, with outstanding literary merit and high quality craftsmanship, and are distinguished by the Borzoi logo.
In addition to a stable of established, award-winning Canadian writers, such as Mordecai Richler, Wayne Johnston, Rudy Wiebe, Alberto Manguel, Matt Cohen, and Janet Lunn, Knopf Canada is a champion of up-and-coming writers.
Knopf Canada has also published countless national bestsellers, including the works of Michael Ondaatje, John Irving, Derek Lundy, and Salman Rushdie.
www.randomhouse.ca /about/knopf.html   (596 words)

  
 Finding Aid to the Sigard Adolphus Knopf Papers, 1879-1940
Knopf was the author of over 400 books, brochures, and articles of tuberculosis, school hygiene, pneumonia, medical biography, birth control, alcoholism, and other medical and social subjects.
The Knopf Papers may be of special interest to those researching the history of tuberculosis and treatment, the history of birth control, and cremation and burial practices.
Knopf's was involved in a newspaper slander case in 1907, as well as a dispute over an endorsement of Terpezone, a tuberculosis treatment, in 1933.
www.nlm.nih.gov /hmd/manuscripts/ead/knopf.html   (946 words)

  
 Alfred A. Knopf - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alfred A. Knopf, Inc. is a New York publishing house, founded by Alfred A. Knopf in 1915.
Knopf is a well-known publisher of distinguished hardcover fiction and nonfiction.
In 1991 the Knopf group revived the "Everyman's Library" series, originally published in England in the early 20th century.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alfred_A._Knopf   (239 words)

  
 HTML - Knopf Descendants
Duringer) was born on 24 Jul 1833 at Hilsbach, Baden; as Franz Knopf.
Duringer) was born on 19 Dec 1839 at Hilsbach, Baden; as Anna Margaretha Knopf.
Duringer) was born on 5 Dec 1842 at Hilsbach, Baden; as Maria Sophia Knopf.
www.andrle.com /chris/knopf.htm   (1557 words)

  
 UB Reporter: Life’s flukes spell success for Knopf
Robert Knopf and students Erin Doyl (center) and Marilyn Sloan examine a scenic model of Shakespeare's "The Tempest." Knopf says coming to UB from Connecticut College was an unexpected, but delightful turn in his life.
Knopf had begun researching Keaton for his doctoral dissertation at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, in 1993.
It fascinated Knopf that Keaton had spent 16 years in vaudeville—from the time he was only 2 years old—and yet no one had written about the fact that Keaton had done both theater and film.
www.buffalo.edu /reporter/vol36/vol36n26/articles/Knopf.html   (1015 words)

  
 Alfred A. Knopf Inc. Records, Organizational History
Because Knopf's personal life revolved around the firm, most of his activities in the 1920s and 1930s were associated with the world of publishing and literature.
Knopf's youthful enthusiasm and sartorial style caused a stir in the literary world; within a few years, his personality was as associated with the firm as the borzoi trademark.
Knopf documented these years by photographing and filming the many visitors to his office and home in Purchase, New York (later gathered together in a film titled "A Publisher is Known by the Company He Keeps").
www.hrc.utexas.edu /research/fa/aakhist.html   (3250 words)

  
 Extravagant Crowd | Blanche Knopf
Blanche Knopf was soon vice president and director of the already thriving business and she earned a reputation as an influential and powerful editor.
Throughout the more than fifty years Knopf worked in publishing, she was a force in shaping the American literary marketplace and the nature of American book publishing in the twentieth century.
His fondness for Blanche Knopf is further evident in his letters, in which he addresses her as “Grand Duchess” or “Blanchette,” the endearing name he used in his dedication.
beinecke.library.yale.edu /cvvpw/gallery/knopf1.html   (491 words)

  
 Alfred A. Knopf Inc. Records, Series Descriptions
Knopf's files arrived at the Ransom Center in March, 1969, and were restricted until 1980, when Alfred Knopf authorized full access to them.
Knopf's induction into the French Legion of Honor (see file 690.7), and the honorary Doctorate of Letters she received from Franklin and Marshall College (see file 690.8) is located in this series.
Knopf's correspondence with an individual writer discussed not only his or her own work, but that of other writers, as well.
www.hrc.utexas.edu /research/fa/aakser3.html   (895 words)

  
 Expanded Biography for Jennifer Knopf at Holland & Knight
Knopf is a member of the Orange County Bar Association’s Young Lawyers’ Division and is an associate of the American Inns of Court.
Knopf received her B.S. in psychology, with highest honors, from the University of Florida in 2000.
Knopf served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Susan C. Bucklew of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Tampa Division.
www.hklaw.com /Biographies/ExpandedBio.asp?ID=49810   (306 words)

  
 What Is Knopf Waiting For?
Last Spring, when I spoke to a representative of Knopf at the annual meeting of the Organization of American Historians in Washington, D.C., he said that a new edition of Arming America was in the works and they were only awaiting the report promised by Emory University before they went ahead with it.
Alfred A. Knopf, the founder of the firm which bears his name, was legendary for his loyalty and commitment to his authors, and many Knopf editors who've succeeded him have carried on famously in that tradition.
Moreover, as further evidence of how dubious Knopf's contention that the paperback version has repaired the flaws of the original is the fact that virtually everything the Emory Report found wrong, deceitful, and "evidence of falsification" in Bellesiles's work remains for all to read in the Vintage paperback.
hnn.us /articles/1158.html   (1503 words)

  
 Blanche Wolf Knopf Biography | Encyclopedia of World Biography
She was married to Alfred A. Knopf on April 4, 1916, the year after Alfred Knopf had begun a publishing company with her support.
By 1921, Knopf had become a director and vice president of the Alfred A. Knopf Company, although her titles did not reflect the professional partnership that existed between her and her husband.
But despite the difficulties she knew could be encountered, Knopf insisted on going through with publication of the book, maintaining that the work offered an enlightening interpretation of gender that was valuable for both men and women.
www.bookrags.com /biography/blanche-wolf-knopf   (1192 words)

  
 Alfred A. Knopf
Knopf was born in New York City in 1892.
Knopf’s prominence both in the publication world and in New York City social circles, gave him access to the highest political levels and he didn’t hesitate to use it on behalf of conservation.
Unusually, as well as publishing the book, Knopf contributed a chapter to it on “The National Park Idea.” He argued that the dam proposal in the monument was a breach of trust since the mandate of the 1916 National Park Act requires the parks and resources be left unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
www.rpts.tamu.edu /Pugsley/Knopf.htm   (1723 words)

  
 Knopf, Alfred A. - HighBeam Encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Knopf, Alfred A. [Knopf, Alfred A.], 1892-1984, American publisher, b.
After working (1912-14) for the Doubleday, Page Publishing Company, he founded (1915) his own firm (Alfred A. Knopf, Inc.), which remained independent until 1960, when the company was sold by Knopf to Random House, Inc.; the Knopf imprint remains in existence.
Knopf emphasized translations of great contemporary European literature, at that time neglected by American publishers, and specialized in producing books that were outstanding for fine printing, binding, and design.
www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-knopf-al.html   (363 words)

  
 Carol Knopf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
By age 12, she was performing professionally in a career that would take her to Alaska, Missouri, and eventually, to stages in Russia, France and Spain.
Majoring in Special Honors and English, with a minor in Russian, Knopf immersed herself in the study of language and literature.
Knopf will address nearly 2,000 classmates receiving both undergraduate and graduate degrees at Hunter College's 185th commencement, taking place in Radio City Music Hall.
www.hunter.cuny.edu /news/newsreleases/2002/carol_knopf.html   (382 words)

  
 Blanche Wolf Knopf
Blanche Wolf Knopf was the president of Alfred A. Knopf Inc., one of the most prestigious publishing houses in the country.
Her family spent the summers at Lawrence, Long Island, and in 1911, she met Alfred Knopf, Jr., whose family were neighbors.
Blanche Wolf Knopf was one of the few women to reach her position in publishing.
www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org /jsource/biography/knopf.html   (566 words)

  
 Alfred A. Knopf (person) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Knopf was born into a Jewish family in New York City.
Knopf's personal interest in the fields of history, sociology, and science led to close friendships in the academic community with such noted historians as Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.
Knopf also lamented the "shockingly bad taste" that he felt characterizes much modern fiction, and warned of the danger of a "legal backlash" against pornography, a possible revival of censorship.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alfred_A._Knopf_(person)   (1137 words)

  
 CD Baby: FERNANDO KNOPF: Fernando Knopf Latin Jazz Band
Bassist Fernando Knopf was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina in 1977.
Knopf teaches at the Ramat Hasharon Conservatory of Music and conducts Ensembles and Workshops on Latin Jazz and Latin- American music for students from elementary to High School, as well as College level.
Knopf was granted and distinguished in Buenos Aires, Argentina with the "2005 Jewish Cultural Achievement Award", for his new CD and his Band.
cdbaby.com /cd/fernandoknopf   (695 words)

  
 Quad Knopf -- The Effect Explained
The first glimmers of the Quad Knopf effect were seen in 1972 when two of Visalia's administrators-Harry Tow and Randy Zeeb-recognized the need for top-quality engineering and planning services to support California's Central Valley.
In 1998, Quad joined with Knopf Engineering to deliver the additional expertise in civil engineering, surveying, land development and GIS knowledge areas.
Combining expertise, diverse talent, the latest technologies and applications with its deep care for the future of its communities, Quad Knopf is now a major force in California and Nevada.
www.quadknopf.com /effectExplained.html   (246 words)

  
 Quad Knopf
One person said, "It's more like the problems seem to be just, going away." Quad Knopf has taken no direct credit for the "effect", although they have been very good about providing background information so that folks can form their own opinions.
However, we are reminded that Quad Knopf is a group of more than 300 diverse technical experts.
They are continually collaborating to develop innovative, cost-effective and efficient solutions for planning, design, permitting and construction challenges to improve the quality of life for families, neighborhoods and communities.
www.quadknopf.com   (186 words)

  
 rediff.com US edition: Mehta's Knopf to publish Clinton's 'riveting' memoirs
Though Knopf did not reveal the figure, industry sources believe Clinton will receive an advance of $8 million for the world rights of the book.
Knopf has worldwide rights for the book, which does not even have a working title so far.
During his 13-year stint at Knopf, Mehta was as notorious for his heavy drinking and smoking (till he had the surgery) as he was famous for his single-minded pursuit of popular and acclaimed writers.
www.rediff.com /us/2001/aug/07us1.htm   (601 words)

  
 ::James Knopf Coaching and Consulting - Testimonials::
"James Knopf is brilliant at the coaching thing, plus he is empathetic and funny which was an immense help when he brought me through a career crisis and onto a new and unexpected path.
I was unfocused in my goals, unable to move forward with my performing career and too drained by the end of the day to build a social life.
Using a gentle, affirming and direct approach, James Knopf synthesized a plan of action for me, based on my real-life situations and challenges.
www.jamesknopf.com /testimonials.html   (1501 words)

  
 CCC - Dr. Jeffrey Knopf
Knopf received a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University (1991) as well as an M.A. from Stanford and a B.A. from Harvard University.
Before joining NPS, Dr. Knopf was a Senior Research Associate at the Monterey Institute of International Studies (1998-2000) and an Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Southern California (1991-1998).
Knopf is the author of Domestic Society and International Cooperation: The Impact of Protest on U.S. Arms Control Policy (Cambridge University Press, 1998) and the co-author of U.S. Arms Exports: Policies and Contractors (Ballinger Publishing Co., 1988).
www.ccc.nps.navy.mil /people/knopf.asp   (249 words)

  
 KNOOP and KNOPF in the Pacific Northwest
These four W's are covered in detail for the KNOOP and KNOPF surnames in the states of Washington, Oregon and Idaho in KNOOP and KNOPF in the Pacific Northwest.
The next appearance of a KNOPF record is a court case involving Charles and Fanny KNOPF in Pierce County, Washington, during 1899.
The relationship between the KNOPF and KNOOP names (or perhaps, confusion between the names) raises its head as a Charles KNOOP, whose wife was Frances (also called Fanny) was farming across the state, near Chattaroy, Washington, at about the same time, in 1899.
www.baseballundertaker.com /knoop.html   (2286 words)

  
 WIC Biography - Mildred O. Knopf   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Mildred Knopf is an exceptional human being who says that her greatest gift is "the achievement of friendship."
In 1926, she married Edwin Harris Knopf, brother of the distinguished publisher, Alfred A. Knopf.
Knopf enjoyed great success with six completed cookbooks, including: The Perfect Hostess; Cook, My Darling Daughter and Around the World: A Cookbook for Young People.
www.wic.org /bio/mknopf.htm   (357 words)

  
 Shelly Knopf for Circuit Court Clerk   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Shelly Knopf is a career employee of the Court of Justice.
She is the only candidate with 18 years of combined experience in the trial and appellate courts.
Knopf knows because of her years of experience as a deputy clerk, it is very important for the Clerk to be accessible to the people of Jefferson County.
www.electshellyknopf.com   (252 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Knopf Guide: Paris (Knopf Guides Restaurants of Paris): Books: Knopf Guides   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
Knopf does the best job on items like flora, fauna, architecture, history, art, how the city has been seen by others, its fashion legacy, street life, medieval influence, sub-cultures, music, and so on, each topic at least a two page spread that is always satisfying to the eyes.
This Knopf guide has some gorgeous pull out maps/pages in the middle of the book that are really great.
Knopf Guide Paris, like the other books in this series, are richly illustrated and give you interesting historic insights into the city but will only disappoint you if you rely on them to circumnvaigate the city.
www.amazon.com /Knopf-Guide-Paris-Guides-Restaurants/dp/0679764534   (1966 words)

  
 CNN.com - Clinton to write memoirs for Knopf - August 10, 2001
Those are some of the questions buzzing through the publishing world Monday after officials with Alfred P. Knopf -- the flagship imprint of the Knopf Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc. -- announced Clinton would write his memoirs for the publishing company.
"President Clinton is one of the dominant figures on the global stage," Sonny Mehta, Knopf's president and editor in chief, said in a statement.
Knopf itself is considered one of the industry's most prestigious publishers.
archives.cnn.com /2001/SHOWBIZ/books/08/06/clinton.book/index.html   (610 words)

  
 Lewis&Knopf, CPAs, P.C.
Lewis and Knopf is committed to the success of its clients and its people--we demonstrate this in a number of ways we’ll mention below.
But, more importantly, talk with any Lewis and Knopf team member and you’ll quickly learn that our office is a fun and challenging place to build your career.
Lewis and Knopf welcomes your talent whether you are a recent college graduate or a more experienced professional service provider.
www.lewis-knopf.com /careers/index.html   (319 words)

  
 Cohn Lifland Pearlman Herrmann & Knopf LLP   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-09)
On Thursday, August 24, Paul Perkins was quoted in The Record in an article entitled “Parking lot owner, Tenafly duel over plan to build a fence.” Paul represents Carnig Shakarjian, owner of the parking lot.
Mr Knopf acted as the plaintiffs’ commentator providing insights into these cases from the plaintiffs’ perspective.
Barry Knopf has just been named the editor of "Negligence Law in New Jersey" which is being published by Mathew Bender publications and which will key into the Lexus Nexus search engine.
www.njlawfirm.com /news_section.htm   (1065 words)

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