Fred Bass

Fred Bass (June 28, 1928 – January 3, 2018) was an American businessman. He was born in New York City. He was best known as the owner of New York City's Strand Bookstore, which was founded by his father Ben Bass.New York Times: "Benjamin Bass, 77, Was Founder Of the Strand Used‐Book Store" By Robert MCG. Thomas Jr. August 2, 1978 Bass joined the family business at the age of 13, working weekends with his father when Strand was located on 4th Avenue.The Villager: "A Salute to Union Square - Family owners have always been hands-on at Strand" by Jane Flanagan  Volume 79, Number 49 | May 12–18, 2010

His daughter Nancy is married to United States senator from Oregon Ron Wyden.The Daily Mail: "Oregon Senator's wife revealed as a multimillionaire thanks to her stake in a NYC bookshop" 27 May 2015

Bass died on January 3, 2018 in Manhattan, New York of congestive heart failure at the age of 89.Fred Bass, Who Made Strand Bookstore a Mecca, Dies at 89

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