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Burkhard Bilger (born 1964) is an American journalist and author best known for his work as a staff writer for The New Yorker. He was born in January 1964 in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Bilger has received recognition for his books Fatherland (2023) and Noodling for Flatheads (2000).
Burkhard Bilger | |
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 Burkhard Bilger (left) with Atul Gawande (right) at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library | |
| Born | 1964 (age 59–60) Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, author |
| Notable work | Fatherland, Noodling for Flatheads |
Early life
editBurkhard Bilger was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma, in January 1964. He was born to Hans Bilger and Edeltraut Bilger née Gönner. His father was a professor at Oklahoma State University, earning his PhD in Physics in 1961 from the University of Basel.[1] His mother was a teacher and later earned her PhD in History from Oklahoma State University and taught at Phillips University and St. Gregory's University.[2] His parents emigrated to the United States from Germany in 1962.[3] Bilger graduated from Stillwater High School. In 1982, he enrolled at Yale University, where he pursued a dual degree in English and French. Bilger completed his undergraduate studies in 1986.[4]
Career
editBurkhard Bilger joined The New Yorker in 2001 as a staff writer, where he has contributed to the publication's editorial content. His written works have been featured in various publications including The Atlantic, Harper's Magazine, and The New York Times. Bilger's writings have been anthologized ten times in The Best American Series. Bilger was the series editor for The Best American Science and Nature Writing for 2000 and 2001.[5][6]
In recognition of his contributions to literature and journalism, Bilger has been awarded fellowships from Yale University, MacDowell, and the Cullman Center at the New York Public Library.[7]
In addition to his career as a journalist, Bilger is an author. His debut book, Noodling for Flatheads, was a finalist for the PEN/Martha Albrand Award. His book Fatherland, about his grandfather's experience in wartime Alsace, was published in 2023.[7]
Personal life
editHe lives in Brooklyn[8] with his wife Jennifer Nelson[9] with whom he has three children.[1] He and his wife perform in a band called Nine Pound Hammer, alongside actor Michael Shapiro.[10]
Bibliography
edit- Bilger, Burkhard. Noodling for Flatheads. Simon & Schuster, 2000.
- Bilger, Burkhard. Fatherland. Random House, 2023.
References
edit- ^ a b "Obituary for Hans Bilger". Stillwater News Press Obituaries. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Edeltraut Bilger Obituary". Cress Funeral Service. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Bilger, Burkhard (2023). Fatherland. Random House. ISBN 9780385353984.
- ^ "Burgers with Burkhard Bilger". This Land Press. July 3, 2013. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2000". HarperCollins. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "The Best American Science & Nature Writing 2001". HarperCollins. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ a b "Burkhard Bilger – Contributor Page". The New Yorker. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Burkhard Bilger – Penguin Random House". Penguin Random House. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ Dywer, Jim (March 3, 2016). "Making the Journey From Menace to Neighbor, All on One Brooklyn Block". The New York Times. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ^ "Nine Pound Hammer". Hammer County. Retrieved November 15, 2023.