Sonny Mehta, visionary head of Alfred A Knopf, dies at 77
Sonny Mehta, the urbane and astute head of Alfred A Knopf who guided one of the book world's most esteemed imprints to new heights through a blend of prize-winning literature by Toni Morrison and Cormac McCarthy among others and blockbusters such as "Fifty Shades of Grey" and "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo," has died at age 77.
Mehta, the husband of author Gita Mehta, died Monday at his home in Manhattan. According to Knopf, the cause was complications from pneumonia.
"Mehta's contributions to the world of letters and publishing are without precedent," a statement from the publisher read Tuesday.
"His exacting standards in editorial, production, design, marketing, and publicity were a beacon to the book industry and beyond."
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