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Alan Furst

Alan Furst (born 1941) is an American journalist, writer and novelist.

Biography

Alan Furst studied at Pennsylvania State University, Horace Mann School and Oberlin College. The recorded working language is English.

Graham Greene is recorded as an influence.

Residence is recorded at Manhattan.

Distinctions recorded are Hammett Prize, Helmerich Award and German Crime Fiction Award.

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  • New York City
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  • Manhattan

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 20 August 2026.

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