Biography:

John Brockman is an American literary agent and author specializing in scientific literature. During the 1960s, Brockman was known as a "Warhol groupie" and was part of the circle that artist Andy Warhol frequented, which included other artists and musicians like Bob Dylan and Jonas Mekas. Brockman's involvement in the art scene included managing the Film-Makers' Cinematheque, a hub for underground cinema, where he worked with various artists, including Warhol.