Literary agents looking for books about art
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want art, based on what they say on their public websites. “art” is a subject tag; its identifier is art. 72 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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Agents (1–25 of 72)
I specialise in non-fiction, seeking fresh, expert perspectives on history, science, nature, politics, big ideas, smart thinking, economics, health, and the arts. I am particularly interested in writers who can open rea…
Says: “books about art”
I am drawn to novels which have energy, ambition, and a distinct sensibility; literary novelists who play with genre and form, who often have an unusual devotion to the paraphernalia of daily life and are scrupulous (som…
I am actively building a list of new writers, and forthcoming debuts I represent include Aea Varfis-van Warmelo’s genre-bending novel Attention-Seeking Behaviour (Peninsula Press), Moya Lothian-McLean’s rom-com Matchmake…
Connor Brown is a literary agent at Andrew Nurnberg Associates, representing ambitious non-fiction grounded in expertise. Connor works with academics, journalists and other experts to develop original ideas into books f…
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
Says: “the worlds of art”
Says: “Art history if very commercial”
I am open to submissions. I don't take on a huge number of new clients but I am always keen to hear from writers with a strong story to tell. The below is quite a convoluted outline of what I'm looking for but, in short:…
Says: “narrative books about art”
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…
Imogen represents non-fiction which looks at serious subjects in innovative ways, and literary and upmarket fiction. In non-fiction, her list covers history, science, memoir, cookery, cultural criticism, social issues,…
She is drawn to generically and formally innovative literary fiction that speaks to the present moment, or anything that makes her laugh! Her non-fiction interests are diverse, and include history, art, social and polit…
Says: “art and culture”
Says: “narrative nonfiction rooted in arts”
She is seeking non-fiction authors in categories ranging from history, philosophy, and the ancient world to fashion, culture, the arts, and emerging science and technology who want to use their expertise to render the hi…
Says: “proposals uncovering overlooked creatives, artistic communities and cultural histories that deserve a wider audience”
I have developed a list of writers and presenters focusing on non-fiction, from food writing to history, popular science and nature, travel and adventure, politics and investigative journalism, the arts and memoir of all…
He has an eye for literary fiction as well as an eclectic taste in all good writing, and in non-fiction particularly for revisionist history, arts, and biography.
I’m looking for irresistible, immersive non-fiction across history, travel, nature writing, arts, music, fashion, wellbeing, politics and popular culture. I’m keen to hear from academics, experts and journalists who hav…
Says: “…Non Fiction History Politics Current Affairs Non Fiction How To Non Fiction Humor Non Fiction Illustrated Art Non Fiction Lifestyle Non Fiction Memoir Non Fiction Narrative Non Fiction Parenting…”
In Adult Fiction she seeks captivating settings and relatable characters that highlight virtues like empathy and self-sacrifice whether the genre is historical (My Antonia, Outlander), literary/upmarket (The Snow Child,…
She looks for opportunities where her experience can help elevate the author’s expertise to find the best editorial home for their work, then a strong publicity and launch plan to help their book succeed long after it is…
Eloy Bleifuss Prados, Literary Agent & Foreign Rights Coordinator, represents both fiction and nonfiction. On the fiction side, Eloy is especially interested in literary fiction along with character-driven, elevated gen…
I love working with authors to develop their stories at whatever stage in their career. I take a deliberate, editorial-minded, and collaborative approach to projects across genres. I'd rather my authors start a trend tha…
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