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George Mavety (died 19 August 2000 at age 63) was the owner of a New York-based publishing company known at various times as Modernismo, [[Mavety Media Group]], or MMG Services.
George Mavety (died 19 August 2000 at age 63) was the owner of a New York-based publishing company known at various times as Modernismo, [[Mavety Media Group]], or MMG Services.


Before getting into publishing, Mavety worked in distribution, including titles such as [[Colt]] and [[Dilettante]]. When Dilettante, edited by [[John Devere]], folded in 1974 after 4 issues, Mavety offered to take over the magazine, which he relaunched in 1975 as [[Mandate]].
Mavety was born in Canada. After a short time as a teacher, he launched a mail-order business, House of Books. He moved to N.Y.C. after a time in California. Before becoming a publisher, Mavety worked in distribution, including titles such as [[Colt]] and [[Dilettante]]. When Dilettante, edited by [[John Devere]], folded in 1974 after 4 issues, Mavety offered to take over the magazine, which he relaunched in 1975 as [[Mandate]].


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= In print =

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George Mavety (died 19 August 2000 at age 63) was the owner of a New York-based publishing company known at various times as Modernismo, Mavety Media Group, or MMG Services.

Mavety was born in Canada. After a short time as a teacher, he launched a mail-order business, House of Books. He moved to N.Y.C. after a time in California. Before becoming a publisher, Mavety worked in distribution, including titles such as Colt and Dilettante. When Dilettante, edited by John Devere, folded in 1974 after 4 issues, Mavety offered to take over the magazine, which he relaunched in 1975 as Mandate.

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