Literary agents looking for books about pop culture — page 8

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want pop culture, based on what they say on their public websites. “pop culture” is a subject tag; its identifier is pop-culture. 190 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 (176–190 of 190)

  • a4 Literary · AU

    In fiction, I’m frequently drawn to charming and winning novels about complicated relationships between families, lovers and friends, such as The Interestings, Commonwealth, Writers & Lovers, The Bee Sting and The In-Bet…

  • Folio Literary Management · US

    Says: “pop culture and subcultures”

    He loves working with writers who have a deep and singular insight into their chosen world. In non-fiction, I am primarily interested in: cultural history; biography; art history; film; religion and spirituality; psycho…

  • Folio Literary Management · US

    I’m looking for commercial nonfiction: cookbooks; lifestyle; memoir; pop culture; health & wellness; social media-platformed projects; incisive essay collections; illustrated/gift books; feminist and underrepresented voi…

  • Jane Rotrosen Agency · US

    Says: “Kathy is looking for nonfiction with a focus on women’s interest, current affairs, narrative, pop culture, and platform-driven books in the business, wellness, and personal growth categories.”

  • Arc Literary Management · US

    She is seeking nonfiction in the categories of biography, memoir, history, science/nature, pop culture, cultural criticism, current events, politics, and narrative nonfiction. She has a strong interest in feminism (espe…

  • Arc Literary Management · US

    She represents a wide range of both fiction and non-fiction in the adult and children's spaces, working with New York Times bestselling and debut authors, and is passionate about collaborating with authors from diverse b…

  • Speilburg Literary Agency · US

    Says: “adult nonfiction about entertainment and pop culture”

    Lee represents YA and adult fiction across genres, with a particular focus on upmarket and literary fiction, speculative fiction, and genre-blending thrillers/mysteries. They also represent a selective list of adult nonf…

  • The Cheney Agency · US

    Says: “smart pop culture”

    She represents a range of nonfiction, including narrative nonfiction, current affairs, cultural criticism, popular history, science, and smart pop culture. She’s also looking to represent select, plot-driven literary and…

  • The Gernert Company · US

    Her eclectic list of narrative and prescriptive nonfiction reflects her many interests, including food, lifestyle, advice, pop culture, and memoir.

  • Triangle House · US

    Says: “pop culture analysis”

    Renée is seeking narrative nonfiction, adult speculative, upmarket, and literary fiction, and children’s books. She is looking for works that center POC and LGBTQIA+ voices and is particularly drawn to the work of Black…

  • Folio Literary Management · US

    My interests in nonfiction are wide ranging, but I'm particularly interested in “big idea” books, high-concept/outward-facing memoir, pop-culture, pop-science, psychology, philosophy, whip-smart and voicey prescriptive p…

  • Folio Literary Management · US

    Says: “pop culture and humor”

    Fiction: commercial women’s fiction, romance, historical fiction, mysteries, psychological thrillers, speculative upmarket fiction, suspense, humor, romantasy, horror Nonfiction: self-help, women’s issues, pop culture a…

  • Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    A true generalist, she is drawn to thoughtful writing on intriguing and important subjects, including memoir, journalism, popular culture, lifestyle, and the occasional novel. Neeti is on the lookout for the types of bo…

  • Sterling Lord Literistic · US

    She represents authors in both fiction and nonfiction, including YA, with books ranging from commercial to literary and everything in between. She is actively looking for novels with strong hooks, propulsive plots, book…

  • Curtis Brown, Ltd. · US

    representing a wide range of fiction, non-fiction and books for children Her client list reflects a wide range of interests – including memoir and biography, natural history, literary fiction, mystery, suspense, women’s…

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