Burkhard Bilger
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Burkhard Bilger | |
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Born | 1964 |
Alma mater | Yale University |
Occupation(s) | Journalist, author |
Notable work | Fatherland, Noodling for Flatheads |
Burkhard Bilger is an American journalist and author best known for his work as a staff writer for The New Yorker. He was born in January 1964 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Bilger has received recognition for his books Fatherland (2023) and Noodling for Flatheads (2000).
Early life
Burkhard Bilger was born in
Career
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In recognition of his contributions to literature and journalism, Bilger has been awarded fellowships from Yale University, MacDowell, and the Cullman Center at the New York Public Library.[7]
In addition to his career as a journalist, Bilger is an author. His debut book, Noodling for Flatheads, was a finalist for the PEN/Martha Albrand Award. His book Fatherland, about his grandfather's experience in wartime Alsace, was published in 2023.[7]
Personal life
He lives in Brooklyn[8] with his wife Jennifer Nelson[9] with whom he has three children.[1] He and his wife perform in a band called Nine Pound Hammer, alongside actor Michael Shapiro.[10]
Bibliography
- Bilger, Burkhard. Noodling for Flatheads. Simon & Schuster, 2000.
- Bilger, Burkhard. Fatherland. Random House, 2023.
References
- ^ a b "Obituary for Hans Bilger". Stillwater News Press Obituaries. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Edeltraut Bilger Obituary". Cress Funeral Service. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ISBN 9780385353984.
- ^ "Burgers with Burkhard Bilger". This Land Press. July 3, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2000". HarperCollins. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2001". HarperCollins. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "Burkhard Bilger – Contributor Page". The New Yorker. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Burkhard Bilger – Penguin Random House". Penguin Random House. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Dywer, Jim (March 3, 2016). "Making the Journey From Menace to Neighbor, All on One Brooklyn Block". The New York Times. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Nine Pound Hammer". Hammer County. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
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