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Charles E. Tuttle

Charles E. Tuttle was an influential American publisher and editor known for promoting Japanese and Asian culture through literature. He founded the Charles E. Tuttle Company, which specialized in publishing books on Asian art, history, and language, making these topics more accessible to Western audiences. Tuttle played a key role in cultural exchange between Japan and the West during the mid-20th century. His work helped introduce Japanese and Asian traditions, art, and ideas to a broader international readership, fostering greater understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures globally.