John Martin (publisher)

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John Martin (publisher) (born 1931) was the founder of Black Sparrow Press. He was in the book business for 36 years. He is most noted for helping to launch the literary career of Charles Bukowski. He sold 650 titles annually, with more than $1 million in sales. He also sold Wyndham Lewis and Paul Bowles books. He gave 184 titles of Black Sparrow Press to David R.Godine.