From a compatriot of George Washington to Andy Warhol’s muse, New York Times Bestselling author John Sedgwick will captivate your audience with tales of his illustrious and fascinating ancestors. He will also share his disturbing, yet illuminating, journey through six generations of his extraordinary family tree, which uncovered a multigenerational “madness” that helped him better understand his family — and himself.

CREDENTIALS: John Sedgwick is the author of the memoir IN MY BLOOD: Six Generations of Madness and Desire in an American Family (Harper Perennial, January 29, 2008) and two novels, The Dark House and The Education of Mrs. Bemis. He contributes regularly to Newsweek, GQ, and The Atlantic among other publications.

AVAILABILITY: Boston area, nationwide by arrangement and via telephone
CONTACT: Caroline Sun, (212) 207-7301 (NY); caroline.sun@harpercollins.com