Andrea Wulf

Kirkus Prize 2015: Invention of Nature Finalist

‘The Invention of Nature’ has just been selected as one of the six finalists for non–fiction category of Kirkus Prize 2015 – one of the richest literary awards in the world.

Announcement of winner is made on 15 October.

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Interview: Diane Rehm Show

Here is my Diane Rehm Show interview about The Invention of Nature.

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Invention of Nature: Review New York Times

“As Andrea Wulf remarks in her arresting The Invention of Nature … her book is readable, thoughtful and widely researched, and informed by German sources richer than the English canon. It is the first formal biography for many years and may go some way to returning this strange genius to the public” – New York Times Book Review

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Invention of Nature: Chicago Tribune

A lovely article in the Chicago Tribune about Humboldt and The Invention of Nature.

click here for article (paywall): "More influential than Darwin? Meet the guy Humboldt Park was named for"

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Invention of Nature: Review in Dallas Morning News

Lovely review in Dallas Morning News and great about Humboldt's importance for environmental movement.

"The gist of my praise is simple. Wulf recognized not only a good story but also an important one. She has written a fascinating book about a fascinating man whose work influences our thinking even though his name is no longer widely remembered … Wulf’s book is about a long-dead great man but also about ourselves." Dallas Morning News

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NPR Science Friday: Interview about "The Invention of Nature"

Here is a link to my interview on NPR Science Friday ... it was a Humboldt love fest. 

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NPR Science Friday

 

Invention of Nature: review in Wall Street Journal

The wonderful Jenny Uglow review Invention of Nature in Wall Street Journal ... and what  a lovely review it is.

“engrossing biography of Humboldt … Andrea Wulf magnificently recreates Humboldt’s dazzling, complex personality and the scope of his writing … Her book fulfills her aim to restore Humboldt to his place “in the pantheon of nature and science,” revealing his approach as a key source for our modern understanding of the natural world.” — Wall Street Journal

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WHYY Radio Times interview about 'Invention of Nature'

Here is a one hour interview I did with WHYY Radio Times 

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WHYY Radio Times Invention

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Invention of Nature: review in New Scientist

“gripping study …Wulf has delved deep into her hero’s life and travelled widely to feel nature as he felt it. No one who reads this brilliant book is likely to forget Humboldt.:  — New Scientist

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New York Times - Noteworthy: The Invention of Nature

New York Times mentioned The Invention of Nature today under their 'Noteworthy' section.

"Some prominent nonfiction releases are Wil Haygood’s “Showdown,” a biography of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American to serve as a Supreme Court justice; Mary Karr’s “The Art of Memoir”; and Andrea Wulf’s “The Invention of Nature.”

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