Literary agents looking for books about anthropology

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want anthropology, based on what they say on their public websites. “anthropology” is a subject tag; its identifier is anthropology. 10 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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  • David Higham Associates · GB

    I represent a diverse range of narrative non-fiction and have always been attracted to memoir (I was the agent for H is for Hawk). Working with books that change the way we see the world or can deftly interweave multiple…

  • Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB

    Emma Bal is a Literary Agent specialising in non-fiction. Emma Bal represents a dynamic non-fiction list, securing many major deals for her clients around the world. She champions leading experts including historians, a…

  • Susanna Lea Associates

    I am happy to consider genres across the board and love nothing more than looking after a list with an exciting and wide-ranging mix of styles and readerships. I would like to see an original concept or hook, polished a…

  • C&W Agency · GB

    In terms of what I’m looking for - It’s all about the writing for me. I love fiction which is voice driven and introduces readers to different perspectives and singular narrators, as well as beautifully written literary…

  • C&W Agency · GB

    I am lucky to represent an actively growing list of writers of both fiction and narrative non-fiction. On the fiction side, I read widely so don't like to be too prescriptive, but I do love novels that explore those mome…

  • David Higham Associates · GB

    I assist Andrew Gordon and Jessica Woollard and am also starting to build my own list of literary fiction, narrative non-fiction, and poetry. I am looking for bold literary and upmarket fiction that makes me sit up and…

  • Wolf Literary Services · US

    Rach represents literary and upmarket fiction and narrative nonfiction. In nonfiction she is drawn above all else to lyrical writing and rigorous thinking, and is interested in climate change, nature, ecology, geopoliti…

  • McKinnon Literary · US

    I represent serious nonfiction, literary fiction, children's books, and graphic novels. Growing up all over—Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and the US—I found my home in books where writers confront the chaos of reality…

  • Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US

    Iwalani is seeking adult upmarket and literary fiction and select nonfiction. In fiction, she loves coming-of-age narratives, family dramas, and stories that challenge systems of power. She is often drawn to a strong s…

  • William Morris Endeavor · US

    Erin represents fiction and non-fiction for adults and children. More than any specific category or genre, she’s drawn to good stories and distinct points of view; writers who make us think and also those who provide a g…

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