100 Most Popular Nonfiction Authors: Biographical Sketches and Bibliographies (Popular Authors Series) - Hardcover

Drew, Bernard A.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1591584876 ISBN 13: 9781591584872

Publisher: Libraries Unlimited, 2007

Synopsis

Profiles of and reading lists for 100 of today's most popular nonfiction authors have been gathered together in this affordable, single source reference, which covers representatives from all major nonfiction genres―true adventure, true crime, travel and environmental narrative, science, history, life stories, and investigative writing. While focusing on such contemporary authors as Sebastian Junger, Frances Mayes, Joan Didion, Bill Bryson, and Anne Lamott, a few classics whose works are still in print and widely read (e.g., Truman Capote, M.F.K. Fisher, and Carl Sagan) are also included. In addition to information about the personal and writing lives of this fascinating and diverse group, users will find a list of their published works.

About this title

Book Description:

Profiles of and reading lists for 100 of today's most popular adult nonfiction authors have been gathered together in this affordable single source and research tool.

About the Author:

Bernard A. Drew, is a freelance writer/editor, and author of numerous books, including 100 Most Popular Genre Authors (Libraries Unlimited, 2005).

About this edition

• Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1591584876
• ISBN 13: 9781591584872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 452