Paul Auster, prolific author and screenwriter, died Tuesday evening at 77 from lung cancer. His best known work became a collection of three novels collectively known as The New York Trilogy. And, in the ’90s, Auster turned to writing screenplays, a few of which he directed. To learn more about Paul Auster, visit NYTimes.com. Find more news and stories of interest from the book world in Breaking in Books.

Source: New York Times May 01, 2024 17:39 UTC