Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | February 26, 1898 |
| Birth Place | Michigan |
| Age | 121 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Jan 5, 1988 (age 89) |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Net worth: $430.9 million (2024)
Harold Matson was a highly successful literary agent who was born on February 26, 1898 in Michigan. Known for his impeccable taste and shrewd business acumen, Matson worked tirelessly to build a reputation for himself in the publishing industry. Over the years, he represented and nurtured the careers of numerous celebrated authors, earning him both respect and substantial financial success. In 2024, his net worth was estimated to be an impressive $430.9 million, a testament to his remarkable achievements and contributions to the literary world. Despite his financial accomplishments, Matson remained dedicated to his craft and continued to prioritize the success of his clients above all else.
About
Literary agent who helped launch and manage the careers of Writers Evelyn Waugh,
Before Fame
He worked as a reporter in California, Hawaii and Arizona, later joining the McClure Newspaper syndicate, and then worked for a literary agency for six years before opening his own.
Trivia
He negotiated a $106,000 contract, a record sum at the time, for the paperback rights to Robert Ruark's Something of Value, and got Doubleday to agree to advance $20,000 to an unknown author working on their first book.
Family Life
He had two daughters and three sons with his wife Ann T. Matson.
Associated With
John Irving was just one of the many prominent authors signed to his literary agency.
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