George M. Nicholson introduced and popularized high-quality paperback publishing for young people in the United States. He ran a number of major houses before launching a new career as an agent, remaining throughout an innovative, knowledgeable, and influential figure in the children's book...

In a move that took the publishing industry by surprise, George Nicholson, publisher of Dell/Delacorte Books for Young Readers, left the company last week, and Craig Virden, formerly associate publisher, was named v-p and publisher of the newly formed Bantam Doubleday Dell Books...