Summary
Scott Anderson (born 1959) is an American novelist, non-fiction author, and war correspondent. He has authored non-fiction books including Lawrence in Arabia, The Man Who tried to Save the World, and War Zones, as well as the novels Triage and Moonlight Hotel. He is a frequent contributor to the New York Times Magazine, GQ, Esquire, Men's Journal, Vanity Fair and other publications.
Scott Anderson | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1959 (age 64–65) |
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Non-fiction |
Biography edit
Anderson grew up in East Asia, primarily in Taiwan and Korea, where his father was an agricultural advisor for the American government.[1] His career began with a 1994 article in Harper's Magazine on the Northern Ireland events. The 2007 movie The Hunting Party starring Richard Gere and Terrence Howard, is partially based on his work in Bosnia.[2] The 2009 drama film Triage starring Colin Farrell, Paz Vega and Sir Christopher Lee, is based on his novel. Lawrence in Arabia narrates the experiences of T. E. Lawrence in Arabia and explores the complexity of the Middle East.[3]
His brother is Jon Lee Anderson, an author and journalist, and they have co-authored two books.[4] Anderson currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.
GQ article controversy edit
In a September 2009 issue of GQ, Anderson wrote an article supporting the theory of Putin's role in the Russian apartment bombings, based in part on his interviews with Mikhail Trepashkin.[5] The journal owner, Condé Nast, then took extreme measures to prevent an article by Anderson from appearing in the Russian media, both physically and in translation.[6] According to the NPR, Anderson was asked not to syndicate the article to any Russian publications, but told GQ he would refuse the request.
Awards and honors edit
- 2013 National Book Critics Circle Award (Biography) shortlist for Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East[7][8]
Bibliography edit
Non-fiction edit
- Inside the League. With Jon Lee Anderson (Dodd Mead, 1986 ISBN 9780396085171)
- War Zones. With Jon Lee Anderson (Dodd Mead, 1988 ISBN 9780396089155)
- The 4 O'Clock Murders (Doubleday, 1992 ISBN 9780385419048)
- The Man who Tried to Save the World (Anchor, 2000 ISBN 9780385486668)
- Lawrence in Arabia. (Doubleday, 2013 ISBN 978-0-385-53292-1)
- Fractured Lands. (Anchor, 2017 ISBN 978-0-525-43443-6)
- The Quiet Americans. (Penguin Random House, 2020 ISBN 978-0-593-29520-5)
Select articles edit
- Anderson, Scott (August 10, 2016). "Fractured Lands: How the Arab World Came Apart". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved August 13, 2016.
Photographs by Paolo Pellegrin
Fiction edit
References edit
- ^ Scott Anderson, the coolest man in journalism, an interview by Sasha Sanchez.
- ^ "Scott Anderson". thehalfking.com.
- ^ Anderson, Scott. "review of Lawrence in Arabia". NY Times.
- ^ "Author Interview: Scott Anderson, Author Of 'Lawrence In Arabia'". NPR.org. August 19, 2013.
- ^ Who was behind the 1999 Moscow apartment bombings that accelerated Vladimir Putin's rise to power? by Scott Anderson, GQ Magazine, March 30, 2017
- ^ Why 'GQ' Doesn't Want Russians To Read Its Story, by David Folkenflik, NPR, September 4, 2009.
- ^ Kirsten Reach (January 14, 2014). "NBCC finalists announced". Melville House Publishing. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
- ^ "Announcing the National Book Critics Awards Finalists for Publishing Year 2013". National Book Critics Circle. January 14, 2014. Archived from the original on January 15, 2014. Retrieved January 14, 2014.
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