Abe Nathanson

Abe Nathanson loved his family and friends. He also loved wit, wordplay, and having fun with those around him. Without a doubt, Abe was the driving force behind BANANAGRAMS, and his energy and enthusiasm enabled the germ of an idea to grow into an international phenomenon. He was a creative soul with a zest for life and fun. Born in 1929, he was the son of a fruit peddler and grew up in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Throughout his eclectic life, Abe not only served in the US Army, but was also a graphic and industrial designer, an artist, and businessman. In 2006, at the age of 76, Nathanson established Bananagrams Inc. with the help of his daughter, Rena, and grandchildren, and the rest is gaming history.