Nathaniel Rich

Nathaniel Rich is the author of Cloudthief and three previous novels, all New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice selections. He is also the author of two works of nonfiction: Second Nature, which includes the story that serves as the basis for the film Dark Waters; and Losing Earth, a finalist for the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Award. “A Statement,” a feature adaptation of Losing Earth, will premiere next month at the New York Film Festival.

A contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine, Rich lives in New Orleans and teaches at Tulane.

Nathaniel Rich

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