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It is with deep sorrow that The Psychoanalytic Quarterly reports the death of Charles Brenner, M.D., on May 19, 2008, at the age of ninety-four. A giant of American psychoanalysis for the last six decades, he was also a cherished friend, consultant, and mentor to many of us. A member of the editorial board of the Quarterly for thirty-seven years, he was among its staunchest supporters, serving as associate editor and treasurer of the journal to the end—not to mention prolific author. At the age of ninety-two, Dr. Brenner published his fourth and final book, and last October he submitted the article that follows. Two weeks before he died, having learned from our managing editor, Gina Atkinson, that I was planning to feature his new paper in this issue, he sent me a brief e-mail to thank me for doing him this “honor.” It was a characteristic gesture. I believe “Aspects of Psychoanalytic Theory: Drives, Defense, and the Pleasure-Unpleasure Principle” is his last completed work.
It is difficult to imagine the world of psychoanalysis without Charles Brenner. He will be deeply missed by friends and family.
A formal obituary will follow in a subsequent issue.