Novelist, playwright, and critic Gary Indiana, 74, has died. He served as the art critic for the Village Voce from 1985-1988, and went on to publish novels including Horse Crazy, Resentment: A Comedy, and most recently, The Shanghai Gesture.
Obits
Obituary: Lore Segal
Lore Segal, 96, died on October 6 in her home in Manhattan. Born in Vienna, Segal spent her childhood as a Jewish refugee in England, and later emigrated to the United States. Her first novel, Other People’s Houses, was serialized in the New Yorker before being published in 1964. Other works include Lucinella, Shakespeare’s Kitchen, and Her First American.
Obituary: Robert Coover
Robert Coover, 92, died on October 5 in Warwick, England. Coover was one of the pioneers of post-modern American fiction. His first book, The Origin of the Brunists, was published in 1966. His many other books include the short story collection Pricksongs and Descants, the novel The Public Burning, and his most recent novel Open House, published in 2023. A longtime teacher at Brown University, his students included Rick Moody, Joanna Scott, Jim Shepard, Sam Lipsyte, Ben Marcus, and Alexandra Kleeman.
Obituary: Nicholas Byam Shaw
Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Byam Shaw, ceo and chairman of Macmillan for 30 years, died on September 25. He joined Macmillan in 1964 as an international sales executive, and his work eventually spanned divisions including Pan Macmillan, Macmillan Publishers US, Macmillan Education, Macmillan Learning and Nature. Stefan von Holtzbrinck, ceo of Holtzbrinck Publishing Group writes, “Nicky will be remembered as a rare leader who blended a deep intellectual curiosity with sharp business insight. His leadership at Macmillan was not just about financial success but about fostering a culture of excellence and human connection, one that continues to define the company today. Macmillan’s reputation for quality and innovation stands as a testament […]
Obituary: Nelson DeMille, 81
Author of 23 books Nelson DeMille has died. His family said in a statement to CBS: “Nelson fought a valiant nine-month battle with esophageal cancer. True to form, he faced this ordeal with courage, grace, and good humor. We are grieving, but also celebrating his wonderful life and his lasting legacy as a father, friend, and storyteller.”
Obituary: Noah Genner
Longtime president and ceo emeritus of BookNet Canada Noah Genner died on August 27. The organization writes: “Noah’s impact on the Canadian publishing industry cannot be overstated…. Over his twenty-plus years with BookNet, Noah led the launches of nearly all of BookNet’s marquee projects, including SalesData, CataList, and BiblioShare…. His relentless dedication, positive attitude, and innovative mind will leave a lasting legacy.”