When and where was Milton Waldman born?
Milton Waldman entered the world in 1895 within the city limits of Cleveland, Ohio. He later died in London in 1976 leaving behind a son and two daughters.
Questions about Milton Waldman
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What books did Milton Waldman write about English royalty?
Milton Waldman wrote biographies including Sir Walter Raleigh published in 1928, England's Elizabeth released in 1933, and The Lady Mary about Mary Tudor which appeared in 1972. His other works on English kings include Rod of Iron from 1941 and Queen Elizabeth from 1952.
How did Milton Waldman interact with J.R.R. Tolkien regarding The Lord of the Rings?
Waldman received a manuscript of the legendarium from Tolkien in 1949 and replied that it was a real work of creation while expressing concern about its length. In April 1952 Collins refused to publish the work despite Waldman being enthusiastic about the project.
Where did Milton Waldman move around 1930 and what roles did he hold there?
Around 1930 Waldman moved across the Atlantic to settle in London where he worked as an editor for the London Mercury literary journal. He later served as managing director of Rupert Hart-Davis Ltd and rose to become director of William Collins Sons.
Why did Milton Waldman refuse to publish The Lord of the Rings in 1952?
Editors at Collins were not enthusiastic about the size of the work and the high price of paper made for large publication costs. Although Waldman asked Tolkien to shorten The Lord of the Rings, the combined works remained too expensive to produce at that time.