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Barney Karpfinger
Karpfinger Agency
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About
Barney Karpfinger founded the Karpfinger Agency in New York and has been a literary agent for several decades. He represents a broad range of fiction and nonfiction and is known for working with established authors across literary and commercial categories.
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Barney represents both literary and commercial fiction as well as serious nonfiction including history, science, and current affairs. Specific current wishlist details are not widely publicized beyond his general interests.
Submission Guidelines
The Karpfinger Agency accepts queries by mail or email; prospective authors should consult the agency's current website for up-to-date submission instructions. A query letter with a brief synopsis and credentials is typically expected.
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