Ian Frazier

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
# Title Year
1 The Cursing Mommy's Book of Days 2012
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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
# Title Year
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 2004
11 The Best American Essays 2005 2005
12 The Best American Travel Writing 2007 2007
13 The New Yorker, 04/05/21 2021