Arthur Crook Explained

Arthur Crook
Birth Date:16 February 1912
Death Date:15 July 2005
Nationality:British
Occupation:Newspaper editor
Known For:Editor of the Times Literary Supplement (1959–74)

Arthur Charles William Crook (16 February 1912 – 15 July 2005) was an English writer and former editor of the Times Literary Supplement.[1]

Crook was educated at Holloway County Grammar School and did not attend university.[2] He began his career in newspapers as a messenger boy on The Times.[3] He crossed from The Times to become a clerck on the Supplement in 1930 and quickly became a contributor to the "Books to Come" section.[4]

Personal life

Crook enjoyed travelling, even in his later years. He was a member of the Garrick Club.[5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Boston. Richard. Obituary: Arthur Crook. 2005-07-20. The Guardian. 2020-03-28. en-GB. 0261-3077.
  2. Web site: Arthur Crook. 2005-07-19. The Independent. en. 2020-03-28.
  3. News: Arthur Crook. The Daily Telegraph. 2005-07-26. 2020-03-28. en-GB. 0307-1235.
  4. News: July 15, 2005. February 16, 1912-. Arthur Crook. The Times. 2020-03-28. en. 0140-0460.
  5. Caines. Michael. 'the Old War Horse at Printing House Square': A. N. L. Munby, Arthur Crook and the "times Literary Supplement". 2014. Transactions of the Cambridge Bibliographical Society. 15. 3. 13–25. 24900182. 0068-6611.