american novelist of premier rank, being the most us awarded writer, and written more than 40 novels. born in newark, new jersey 1933, into a first generation american family of eastern european jewish descent. his first successful novel was 'goodbye, columbus' 1959, followed in 1969 by 'pornoy's complaint'. jewish-american life is often the focus. age 80.

black conté pencil drawing
20x30 inch (51x76 cm) approx.