Literary agents looking for books about cultural studies — page 2
Phrasemill lists literary agents who want cultural studies, based on what they say on their public websites. “cultural studies” is a subject tag; its identifier is cultural-studies. 89 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 (26–50 of 89)
Says: “Cultural criticism books/essays, social justice issues, advocacy, politics (I’m a huge politics junkie!), feminist material, etc., most welcome.”
Says: “cultural histories about music, film, food, art, and sports”
In nonfiction she is drawn to narrative and idea-driven work shaped by expansive curiosity, especially projects that render the hidden structures of the world more legible. Her areas of interest include science, technolo…
Katherine represents history, biography, politics, current affairs, investigative journalism, narrative nonfiction, cultural criticism, pop culture, adventure, true crime, science, nature, medicine, business, sociology,…
Emily Forland represents voice-driven literary fiction and non-fiction, among them bestsellers and prize winners, and has a special place in her heart for original writing that jumps off the page. Equally drawn to a tra…
With his eclectic taste and particular passion for horror, Lane is the top literary agent in the genre. As a literary agent, Lane represents a broad range of commercial fiction and serious nonfiction. In fiction, he is…
Says: “narratives related to culture”
Lisa’s list is primarily nonfiction, spanning memoir, narrative, current affairs, politics, business, culture, sports, humor, biography, health, self-help, and prescriptive. She also represents select adult fiction, youn…
She represents a wide range of nonfiction, spanning cultural criticism, history, investigative journalism, popular science, social science, and literary true crime, as well as select literary fiction. She is particularl…
Trinity largely represents narrative and idea-driven nonfiction that combines intellectual depth with broad commercial appeal. She's especially interested in authors who bring original thinking, lived experience, rigoro…
Matt is looking for emotionally, intellectually, and formally adventurous work of all kinds and is particularly interested in writers who believe nonfiction can be as artful as fiction. Queries for essays, literary fict…
Says: “cultural and social history”
She looks for literary fiction, upmarket 'book club' fiction (contemporary and historical, American in particular), and narrative non-fiction. Susan is drawn to an authentic voice, unforgettable characters with an edge,…
Says: “social or cultural history”
Mack represents nonfiction as an Aevitas agent based in New York. She is most interested in cultural history, fashion, music, illustrated books for adults, strong female voices, humor, and stories that give a voice to a…
Rachel is interested in a diverse range of nonfiction. She’s drawn to journalism, criticism, and memoir, with particular enthusiasm for history, art, culture, science, and technology.
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…
Says: “writing about culture and modern society”
I am seeking "conversation starters" that pair high-concept hooks with beautiful prose and unforgettable voices. I look for work that is compulsive, contagious, and creative. Contemporary & Upmarket: I want voice-driven…
Jonathan Agin is interested in non-fiction—mainly intellectual and social history, biography, and cultural criticism. His clients include journalists, scholars, and other highly perceptive and opinionated writers working…
Laura represents nonfiction across a wide range of categories, with particular interests in culture and pop culture, health and wellness, personal development, history, celebrity memoir, and humor. She is especially dra…
Says: “exploring (or connecting) culture”
Amanda currently reps adult romance, mystery / crime / thrillers, upmarket and book club fiction, horror, and science fiction & fantasy. She also represents narrative nonfiction, especially projects exploring the literar…
Says: “voice-driven cultural criticism”
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