Paul B. Royster in the 1980s (Courtesy of Derick Schilling)
Library of America mourns the passing last week of Paul B. Royster of Lincoln, Nebraska. Paul began his long career in scholarly publishing with Library of America as an assistant editor, 1980–82, as production manager, 1982–87, and as chief financial officer and director of production, 1987–93. His knowledge, dedication, and enthusiasm made an immeasurable contribution to the early success of the Library of America. We extend our condolences to his family and friends.