Jon Krakauer, author portrait

Jon Krakauer

Jon Krakauer is the author of eight books and has received an Academy Award in Literature from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. According to the award citation, “Krakauer combines the tenacity and courage of the finest tradition of investigative journalism with the stylish subtlety and profound insight of the born writer.”

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Sat May 09 | 01:00 PM
BARNES AND NOBLE #3448
634 N STATE RT 17
PARAMUS, NJ 07652-3114
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92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10128
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