Post by meo4 on Jul 4, 2013 22:18:53 GMT 12
Tributes are flowing for literary agent Ray Richards after his death today at the age of 92.
Mr Richards started his career with AH Reed in 1946 after serving as a World War II pilot.
He established his own agency in 1976 and was agent to a large sable of children's a young adult writers, including Joy Cowley and Tessa Duder.
Storylines Children's Literature Trust chairwoman Dr Libby Limbrick says the rise of New Zealand children's publishing in the last three decades is due in large part to his support and quiet guidance.
And the New Zealand Society of Authors describes him as an iconic figure whose contribution to New Zealand publishing is unprecedented.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbnat/1219416578-literary-agent-ray-richards-has-died
Sub-Lieutenant (A) J. H. Richards, DSC, RNZNVR; born Dannevirke, 1 Feb 1921; publisher.
Of Richards, 1836 Squadron HMS Victorious, it was recorded that ‘his courage, keenness and all-round efficiency are of the highest order and he has always been an inspiration and example to his fellow-pilots.’ During the Sakishima operations he completed 51 hours 55 minutes of combat flying.
nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Navy-c24.html
Mr Richards started his career with AH Reed in 1946 after serving as a World War II pilot.
He established his own agency in 1976 and was agent to a large sable of children's a young adult writers, including Joy Cowley and Tessa Duder.
Storylines Children's Literature Trust chairwoman Dr Libby Limbrick says the rise of New Zealand children's publishing in the last three decades is due in large part to his support and quiet guidance.
And the New Zealand Society of Authors describes him as an iconic figure whose contribution to New Zealand publishing is unprecedented.
www.newstalkzb.co.nz/auckland/news/nbnat/1219416578-literary-agent-ray-richards-has-died
Sub-Lieutenant (A) J. H. Richards, DSC, RNZNVR; born Dannevirke, 1 Feb 1921; publisher.
Of Richards, 1836 Squadron HMS Victorious, it was recorded that ‘his courage, keenness and all-round efficiency are of the highest order and he has always been an inspiration and example to his fellow-pilots.’ During the Sakishima operations he completed 51 hours 55 minutes of combat flying.
nzetc.victoria.ac.nz/tm/scholarly/tei-WH2Navy-c24.html
