Obituary: Jack Covert

Jack Covert, founder of the business book bookseller and distributor Porchlight Book Company (originally known as 800-CEO READ), died on August 13. He was 77. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

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Bilton Twitter Book -- Co-Founder Jack Dorsey Almost Went to Facebook (And More!)

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London Book Fair Names Jacks Thomas as Director

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