Max Dendermonde

author

Dutch[1] b. 17 June 1919, Winschoten, Groningen, Netherlands[1] d. 24 March 2004, Sarasota, Florida, USA[1] active 1940–2004

Max Dendermonde (born Hendrik Hazelhoff) was a Dutch journalist, poet, and writer who became particularly renowned for his extensive collection of 'gedenkboeken' (corporate histories) for various Dutch industrial companies. His writing style, which effectively blended industrial history with cultural and social narrative, was influential in documenting the growth of Dutch industry during the 20th century. In addition to his corporate biographies, he was a regular contributor to notable publications such as *De Groene Amsterdammer* and *Het Parool*, and he authored various novels and poems throughout his prolific career.[1,2]

  • Industrial history
  • Dutch literature
  • Journalism

Books

Works by Max Dendermonde

  • 1962 De som der delen: N.V. Werf Gusto v/h Firma A.F. Smulders Schiedam 1862-1962 Meijer's Industriële Uitgeverij · book Book in question; corporate history of Werf Gusto.
  • 1955 Het wonderlijke Leven van Willem Parel book Novel/biography.
  • 1958 De wereld gaat aan vlijt ten onder book
  • 1961 De lage landen book
  • 1965 Het onvruchtbare huwelijk book
  • 1979 Hoe wij het rooiden Avebe · book Corporate history of Avebe.

References

  1. Max Dendermonde. Wikipedia link
  2. Max Dendermonde. DBNL link