Lambertus Jozef (Bert) Bakker (3 April 1912 in Huizum (Leeuwarden) – 19 September 1969 inIlpendam) was aDutch writer and publisher in theNetherlands. He wrote literary studies, two novels, poetry, and children's books. InWorld War II he was involved in theDutch Resistance and assisted in the (illegal at the time) publication ofVrij Nederland. After the war he founded apublishing company under his own name; his nephew, also named Bert Bakker, ran the company until 1993.[1] In 1953 he founded the literary magazineMaatstaf, which he edited until 1969. He (along with fellow publisherGeert van Oorschot) was described as a "living legend" in the Dutch publishing industry, having supported and published authors such asAdriaan Roland Holst,Martinus Nijhoff,Gerrit Achterberg, andNeeltje Maria Min.[2]
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