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John McPhee

Born in 1931
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  • John Angus McPhee is a renowned American writer and pioneer of creative nonfiction.

  • Born in 1931, he has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1965 and a professor at Princeton University since 1974.

  • McPhee has authored numerous books on diverse subjects, from geology to sports.

  • He is known for his meticulous research, distinctive writing style, and ability to make complex topics accessible.

  • McPhee has won multiple awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction in 1999 for his book "Annals of the Former World." His influence on journalism and nonfiction writing is widely recognized, earning him the George Polk Career Award in 2008.

Books by John McPhee

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On the Writing Process
by John McPhee 2017 208 pages
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3k+ ratings
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Memoir
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