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Morty Mint, who quit as boss of Penquin USA, is starting his own publishing company over a garage in Rosedale.
Morty Mint, who quit as boss of Penquin USA, is starting his own publishing company over a garage in Rosedale.

Morty Mint, who quit as boss of Penquin USA, is starting his own publishing company over a garage in Rosedale.

Date3/25/1991
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130973F
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Joe Lobo: His volunteer work on various publications has confirmed his interest in publishing.
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