Mr. Vaculik not only wrote some great books, one expert said, but he also “influenced events and spearheaded political changes” in Czechoslovakia, especially the “Prague Spring” of 1968.
Mr. Bacon designed the covers of “Slaughterhouse-Five” and “Jaws” in a style that came to be known as the “Big Book Look,” a bold, minimalist design with prominent lettering and a small conceptual image.
Starting out during the rationing years of the 1940s and 1950s, Ms. Patten, who wrote more than 170 books, was one of Britain’s first television chefs.
Starting out during the rationing years of the 1940s and 1950s, Ms. Patten, who wrote more than 170 books, was one of Britain’s first television chefs.
