Jonathan Santlofer

Jonathan Santlofer is a renowned artist and author, best known for his crime novels and artistic accomplishments. He has written five novels, including "The Death Artist," "Color Blind," "The Killing Art," "The Murder Notebook," and "Anatomy of Fear," which won the Nero Wolfe Award for best crime novel of 2009. His first novel, "The Death Artist," was an international bestseller, translated into 22 languages, and his short stories have been featured in various collections and magazines.

Santlofer's artistic career is equally impressive, with his work appearing in numerous public, private, and corporate collections. He has been a Visiting Artist at the American Academy In Rome and the Vermont Studio Center, and has received two National Endowment for the Arts grants. His art has been exhibited in prestigious museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Art Institute of Chicago, and Tokyo's Institute of Contemporary Art. Santlofer has also been profiled in the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Newsday, and USA Today, among other publications.

In addition to his work as an author and artist, Santlofer is an active member of the arts community. He serves on the board of Yaddo, one of the oldest artist communities in the country, and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts grants. He also serves on the boards of the Mystery Writers of America and the International Crime Writers of North America. He is the director of New York City's CRIME FICTION ACADEMY, the only program devoted exclusively to crime writing in all of its forms. Santlofer is also a sought-after lecturer and has taught at various institutions, including Columbia University and The New School. He currently resides in New York City, where he continues to write and paint.