Ken Atchity, producer and literary agent, dies at 82
The entertainment industry figure produced over 30 films and founded his own publishing imprint.
At a glance
- Atchity produced over 30 films during his career
- He wrote more than 20 books and negotiated major publishing and entertainment deals
- He founded Story Merchant Books publishing imprint
- He worked as a literary manager, producer and writer
Kenneth Atchity, a producer, literary agent and writer, has died at the age of 82. Over his career, Atchity produced more than 30 films, including the action film The Meg, and wrote over 20 books.
Achity also negotiated publishing and entertainment deals throughout his career and established Story Merchant Books, his own publishing imprint through which he published hundreds of additional titles.
Why it matters
Atchity was a significant figure in the entertainment and publishing industries, with a career spanning film production, literary management and publishing.
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