Daniel Keel

1930–2011 (age 81)

Biography

Daniel Keel dedicated his life to publishing, championing voices that might otherwise have gone unheard and helping to cultivate Switzerland's literary culture. Through his imprint, he navigated the evolving world of books with both assurance and an unwavering belief in the transformative power of stories.

His colleagues remember a generous editor who made every author feel seen, and Fluntern Cemetery now keeps the memory of a publisher whose work sustained the dialogue between writers and readers in many languages.

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