Tad Crawford is an accomplished author, publisher, and attorney whose works span fiction and nonfiction. His most recent novel, "A Woman in the Wild," published by Arcade Publishing, follows Thea, a psychologist grappling with personal and professional crises. Seeking solace at a remote mountain institute, she confronts her guilt and failures while attempting to heal a mysterious "wild" man who has lived among bears. The novel has been praised for its psychological depth and captivating narrative, with Ethan Gallogly describing it as "immediately and deeply captivating."
Crawford's literary career includes the novels "A Floating Life" and "On Wine-Dark Seas," alongside nonfiction works such as "The Secret Life of Money." His writing has appeared in prominent publications like American Artist, The Nation, and Glamour, showcasing his versatility across genres. A recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts award, Crawford grew up in Woodstock, New York, an artists' colony that likely influenced his creative pursuits. He is also the founder of Allworth Press, further cementing his impact on the publishing industry. Currently based in New York City and the Hudson Highlands, Crawford continues to write and engage with literary communities.
Standalone Novels
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
On Wine-Dark Seas
2023
2
A Woman in the Wild
2025
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Legal Guide for the Visual Artist
1977
2
Selling Your Photography
1980
3
The Artist-Gallery Partnership
1981
4
Selling Your Graphic Design and Illustration
1981
5
Business and Legal Forms for Illustrators
1990
6
Communication Arts
1991
7
Business and Legal Forms for Photographers
1991
8
The Secret Life of Money
1994
9
Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self Publishers
1995
10
Business and Legal Forms for Crafts
1998
11
AIGA Professional Practices in Graphic Design
1998
12
Interior Designers Publisher
2001
13
The Money Mentor
2001
14
Business and Legal Forms for Interior Designers
2001
15
The Graphic Design Business Book
2005
16
Business and Legal Forms for Industrial Designers
2005
17
A Floating Life
2012
18
Business and Legal Forms for Graphic Designers
2013
19
The Writer's Legal Guide
2013
20
Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists
2014
Starting Your Career Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Starting Your Career in Broadcasting (By: Chris Schneider)
2010
2
Starting Your Career as an Artist (By: Angie Wojak, Stacy Miller)
2011
3
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Web Designer (By: Mary Embree)
2011
4
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Illustrator or Graphic Designer (By: Michael Fleishman)
2012
5
Starting Your Career as a Freelance Editor (By: Neil Tortorella)
2012
6
Starting Your Career as a Photo Stylist (By: Susan Linnet Cox)
2012
7
Starting Your Career as a Dancer (By: Mande Dagenais)
2012
8
Starting Your Career as a Theatrical Designer (By: Michael Riha)
2012
9
Starting Your Career as an Actor (By: Jason Pugatch)
2012
10
Starting Your Career as a Musician (By: Neil Tortorella)
2013
11
Starting Your Career as a Professional Blogger (By: Jacqueline Bodnar)
2013
12
Starting Your Career as a Graphic Designer (By: Michael Fleishman)
2014
13
Starting Your Career in Voice-Overs (By: Talon Beeson)
2014
14
Starting Your Career as a Contractor (By: Cladiu Fatu)