Siddhartha Deb is an Indian author whose works span fiction and nonfiction, exploring themes of identity, globalization, and contemporary society. His critically acclaimed novel "An Outline of the Republic" was longlisted for the International Dublin Literary Award, while his nonfiction work "The Beautiful and the Damned" received the PEN Open Award and was shortlisted for the Orwell Prize. Deb's forthcoming novel, "The Light at the End of the World," is scheduled for publication in spring 2023.
Educated in India and at Columbia University, Deb began his career as a sports journalist in Calcutta before transitioning to broader journalism in Delhi. His writing has appeared in prominent publications such as The Guardian, The New York Times, and The New Republic, where he serves as a contributing editor. Born in northeastern India, Deb now resides in Harlem, New York, continuing to produce insightful literary works that bridge cultural divides and examine pressing social issues.