herman graf, a significant figure in independent publishing known for selling 'tropic of cancer' and popularizing 'a confederacy of dunces', passed away at the age of 91 due to Parkinson's disease.

Major figure in independent publishing who sold 'tropic of cancer'

Henry Miller's novel sold by herman graf

Author of 'a confederacy of dunces', a book popularized by Graf

Publishing company where Graf worked for two decades

Publishing house founded by Graf