John McPhee

John McPhee is an acclaimed American writer known for his pioneering work in creative nonfiction. Born in 1931 in Princeton, New Jersey, McPhee has been a staff writer at The New Yorker since 1965. His extensive body of work spans environmental science, geography, and American culture, with notable books like "Coming into the Country" and "Annals of the Former World," which won the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction. Celebrated for his detailed reportage and narrative skill, McPhee has also taught writing at Princeton University, shaping generations of writers. His profound observation and eloquent prose continue to influence the landscape of literary journalism.