Sam Anderson (writer)

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Sam Anderson is an American author, who is a staff writer at The New York Times Magazine[1] and the author of Boom Town, a book about Oklahoma City.[2] Formerly, Anderson was a book critic for the magazine New York .[3]

Early life and education

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Anderson was born in Eugene, Oregon, and grew up in the small town of Lodi, California.[4] He holds a bachelor’s and master's degree in English from Louisiana State University.[5]

Recognition

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In 2007 he received the Balakian Award for Excellence in Criticism from the National Book Critics Circle.[6]

In 2017, he won a National Magazine Award for his article about Michelangelo's David.[7]

Works

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References

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  1. ^ "Just One More Game," The New York Times Magazine, April 4, 2012
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  5. ^ "The Rumpus Interview with Sam Anderson," The Rumpus, July 29, 2009
  6. ^ National Book Critics Circle: Balakian Award
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