Samm Sinclair Baker

Samm Sinclair Baker (born in Paterson, New Jersey, July 29, 1909 – March 5, 1997) was the author/co-author of many how-to and self-help books, most notably ''The Complete Scarsdale Medical Diet'' which he co-authored with Dr. Herman Tarnower.

He also co-authored four books with Dr. Irwin Maxwell Stillman, including ''The Doctor's Quick Weight Loss Diet''. Baker obtained a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania.

He was one of the original founders of Stern's Nurseries, developers of Miracle-Gro, and authored several books on gardening.

Baker died in New York in 1997. Provided by Wikipedia