Selden Rodman

Cary Selden Rodman, Jr. (February 19, 1909 – November 2, 2002) was an American writer and poet.[1]

Biography

Selden Rodman was born on February 19, 1909 to a wealthy family in Manhattan and attended Yale University. He traveled widely, and published over 40 books in his lifetime.[2] His most frequent subjects were Haitian art, other writers, as well as several poetry anthologies and travelogues. Rodman also co-founded the magazine Common Sense with Alfred Bingham.[3] His sister Nancy was married to the writer Dwight Macdonald. He was married to Maia Wojciechowska but they got divorced.

He died on November 2, 2002 in Oakland, New Jersey.

References

  1. ↑ Martin, Douglas. "Selden Rodman, Writer and Folk Art Advocate, Dies at 93". The New York Times. Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  2. ↑ "Ramapo College Berrie Center for Performing and Visual Arts". Retrieved 2013-01-21.
  3. ↑ "Selden Rodman, 93, Writer, Art Collector". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-01-21.


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