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An invaluable reference source to those seeking information on living authors and writers internationally, this Seventeenth Edition contains a large percentage of first time biographees, including many up-and-coming writers about whom information cannot be found elsewhere. Existing entries have been totally revised and updated, providing the most accurate information. Biographies include those of leading authors, novelists, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors and critics. All entries have been thoroughly checked and amended just prior to publication for utmost accuracy. Over 8000 entries are included in this volume, many for the first time, and all existing entries have been completely updated. The book's Appendices Section lists major literary awards and recipients, literary agents, societies and organizations worldwide, and members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters.
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