Otis L. Guernsey Jr.

Otis L. Guernsey Jr. (1918–2001), fifth editor of the Best Plays series is arguably the most prolific theater editor in United States history. Before his retirement in 2000, Guernsey edited 36 consecutive volumes of the series and helped it struggle through all manner of difficulties in publishing and in the theater. (Photo by Jill Krementz)


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