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John Thornton
The Spieler Agency
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About
John Thornton is a literary agent at The Spieler Agency in New York. He focuses primarily on nonfiction, with a particular interest in serious works on history, science, culture, and public affairs. He has been with the agency for a number of years.
Currently Looking For
Thornton is known to seek narrative nonfiction, history, science writing, and books on ideas and culture. He is drawn to well-researched, accessibly written nonfiction for general audiences.
Submission Guidelines
The Spieler Agency accepts email queries. Authors should send a query letter and project overview; sample pages may be requested. Submission specifics should be confirmed on the agency's current website.
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