Ian Frazier is a renowned American author and humorist, born in Cleveland, Ohio, in 1951. He is celebrated for his distinctive storytelling style, which combines insightful commentary with wit and humor. Frazier has made significant contributions to literature, with his works frequently appearing in The New Yorker.
Frazier's bibliography includes several critically acclaimed titles, such as "Travels in Siberia," "Great Plains," "On the Rez," "Lamentations of the Father," and "Coyote V. Acme," all published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. These works showcase his versatility as a writer, covering a wide range of topics and genres, from travel writing to humor and short stories. His ability to weave compelling narratives and observations has earned him a loyal readership and critical acclaim.
After graduating from Harvard University, Frazier began his writing career, eventually becoming a regular contributor to The New Yorker. His work has been featured in numerous anthologies and collections, further solidifying his status as a leading voice in American literature. Frazier currently resides in Montclair, New Jersey, where he continues to write and contribute to The New Yorker.
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
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1
The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days
2012
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
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1
Dating Your Mom
1986
2
Nobody Better, Better Than Nobody
1987
3
Great Plains
1989
4
Family
1994
5
On the Rez
2000
6
Gone to New York
2005
7
Travels in Siberia
2010
8
Hogs Wild
2016
9
Paradise Bronx
2024
Collections
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Title
Year
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1
Coyote v. Acme
1996
2
The Fish's Eye
2002
3
Lamentations of the Father
2008
4
Humor Me
2010
5
Cranial Fracking
2021
Ian Frazier Anthologies
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Title
Year
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1
Inventing the Truth: The Art and Craft of Memoir
1987
2
They Went
1991
3
The Year's Best Fantasy and Horror Fourth Annual Collection
1991
4
Fourth Annual Collection
1991
5
Fifth Annual Collection
1992
6
The Best American Essays 1997
1997
7
Life Stories: Profiles from The New Yorker
2000
8
City Fishing
2001
9
The Best American Travel Writing 2003
2003
10
The Eloquent Short Story: An Anthology of Narrative Styles