Book production specialist and ‘the kindest of men’ David Bann dies aged 82

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ObituariesDec 12, 2025by Lauren Brown

David Bann

David Bann, who was production consultant for Michael O’Mara Books for 25 years and also produced books for Class Publishing and other smaller publishers, has died aged 82.

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