Robert Carlton Brown II
Robert Carlton Brown II (June 14, 1886 – August 7, 1959) was an American writer, poet, and editor, noted for his versatility and innovative spirit in various literary genres. Born in Oak Park, Illinois, Brown ventured into pulp fiction, avant-garde poetry, advertising, and culinary writing. Throughout his career, he collaborated with magazines and newspapers in New York and founded publications in cities such as Rio de Janeiro, Mexico City, and London
Among his most notable works are The Remarkable Adventures of Christopher Poe (1913), an adventure novel; What Happened to Mary (1913), considered one of the first film novelizations; The Readies (1930), a visionary essay that anticipates electronic reading; and The Complete Book of Cheese (1955), a culinary compendium on cheeses. Although he received no awards in his lifetime, his legacy has been revalued in contemporary studies, recognizing his contribution to literature and popular culture
Among his most notable works are The Remarkable Adventures of Christopher Poe (1913), an adventure novel; What Happened to Mary (1913), considered one of the first film novelizations; The Readies (1930), a visionary essay that anticipates electronic reading; and The Complete Book of Cheese (1955), a culinary compendium on cheeses. Although he received no awards in his lifetime, his legacy has been revalued in contemporary studies, recognizing his contribution to literature and popular culture
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