Arthur Charles William Crook (16 February 1912 – 15 July 2005) was an English writer and former editor of the ''

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''. Crook was educated at Holloway County Grammar School and did not attend university. He began his career in newspapers as a messenger boy on ''

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''. He crossed from ''The Times'' to become a clerck on the ''Supplement'' in 1930 and quickly became a contributor to the "Books to Come" section.

Personal life

Crook enjoyed travelling, even in his later years. He was a member of the

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