Andrew Ridker is an accomplished American author and editor. His work has been published in various esteemed outlets, including The New York Times, Esquire, Le Monde, and Bookforum. Ridker is a graduate of the prestigious Iowa Writers’ Workshop, which has produced many notable authors.
Ridker’s debut novel, “The Altruists,” was a critical success, garnering attention from numerous media outlets. It was named a New York Times Editors’ Choice, a Paris Review Staff Pick, and a People Book of the Week. The novel was also translated into over a dozen languages and won the Friends of American Writers Award. Furthermore, “The Altruists” was longlisted for the Prix du Meilleur livre étranger and the Yasnaya Polyana Literary Prize.
Ridker’s second novel, “Hope,” is set to be published by Viking in July 2023. His literary accomplishments also include serving as the editor of “Privacy Policy: The Anthology of Surveillance Poetics,” a collection of poems that explore the theme of surveillance in modern society. With his exceptional writing skills and editorial expertise, Ridker has established himself as a significant voice in contemporary American literature.