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John Brockman
Brockman, Inc.
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About
John Brockman is a prominent New York-based literary agent and founder of Brockman, Inc., one of the most influential agencies specialising in science and intellectual non-fiction. He is also the founder of Edge.org, an online forum for scientific and intellectual discourse. He has represented many of the world's leading scientists, technologists, and public intellectuals for decades.
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Brockman, Inc. focuses exclusively on serious non-fiction, particularly science, technology, mathematics, philosophy of mind, and ideas-driven books by leading thinkers and researchers. The agency is highly selective and typically approaches authors rather than accepting unsolicited submissions.
Submission Guidelines
Brockman, Inc. is widely reported to be a closed agency that does not accept unsolicited queries; they seek out authors proactively. Writers are generally advised not to submit cold.
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