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Joseph Kanon
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Joseph Kanon

Joseph Kanon is the author of five other novels, Los Alamos, The Prodigal Spy, The Good German, Alibi, and Stardust. Before becoming a full-time writer, he was a book publishing executive. He lives in New York City.

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Q. What is your motto or maxim?
A. From 'The Rules of the Game': what you must understand is that everyone has his reasons.
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My life in 8 words: "Husband, father, writer. Loves: Robin, David, Michael, traveling."
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Istanbul Passage will be released on April 16, 2013 in Trade Paperback
Apr 16, 2013
Istanbul Passage is now available in Trade Paperback
Apr 16, 2013
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Istanbul Passage will be released on May 29, 2012 in Hardcover, Audio Download, eBook
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Joseph Kanon Revealed

Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. From 'The Rules of the Game': what you must understand is that everyone has his reasons. Q. If you could acquire any talent, what would it be? A. Speaking a foreign language fluently. Q. Who is your favorite fictional villain? A. Iago. Q. What is your biggest pet peeve? A. People using cell phones in the street. Not getting a live person when you call customer service. Q. What trait is most noticeable about you? A. I hope, a sense of humor. Learn more about Joseph Kanon

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Savannah Morning News, February 15, 2013
...m. Claire Cook Telfair Academy, Sculpture Gallery 9-10 a.m. Karen Thompson Walker 10:15-11:15 a.m. Joseph Kanon 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Susanna Sonneberg 1:30-2:30 p.m. J.R. Moehringer 2:45-3:45 p.m. Bruce Cameron Telfair Square Tent...
Savannah Morning News, February 14, 2013
...m. Claire Cook Telfair Academy, Sculpture Gallery 9-10 a.m. Karen Thompson Walker 10:15-11:15 a.m. Joseph Kanon 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Susanna Sonneberg 1:30-2:30 p.m. J.R. Moehringer 2:45-3:45 p.m. Bruce Cameron Telfair Square...
Savannah Morning News, February 9, 2013
...m. Claire Cook Telfair Academy, Sculpture Gallery 9-10 a.m. Karen Thompson Walker 10:15-11:15 a.m. Joseph Kanon 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Susanna Sonneberg 1:30-2:30 p.m. J.R. Moehringer 2:45-3:45 p.m. Bruce Cameron Telfair Square Tent 9-10...
Savannah Morning News, January 31, 2013
...m. Claire Cook Telfair Academy, Sculpture Gallery 9-10 a.m. Karen Thompson Walker 10:15-11:15 a.m. Joseph Kanon 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Susanna Sonneberg 1:30-2:30 p.m. J.R. Moehringer 2:45-3:45 p.m. Bruce Cameron Telfair Square Tent 9-10...
New York Times, December 20, 2012
...unsurprisingly, Raymond Chandler. From the middle distance, the Swedes Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo. From the current day, Joseph Kanon. Is there a particular author or genre you enjoy that might surprise your readers? I read anything and everything,...
DNA India, November 25, 2012
...Book: Istanbul Passage Author: Joseph Kanon Publisher: Simon and Schuster Pages: 401 Price: Rs499 Istanbul: a city of domes, minarets and romance. Also of espionage, betrayal and mystery, if Kanon is to be believed. Set...
The Advocate, November 20, 2012
...By David Madden Special to Magazine ISTANBUL PASSAGE Atria Books, $26; 401 pp. Obviously, Joseph Kanon so loves Istanbul that he could not resist moving his protagonist back and forth all over the city. Everyone who goes there loves that city....
Buffalo News, December 20, 2012
...Twelve Books): “A long-overdue discussion bringing post-war gay literature into the light.” – C.D. “Istanbul Passage” by Joseph Kanon (Atria): “A first-rate spy novel whose layers of description remind one of Graham Greene’s 1939 novel...
New York Times, December 20, 2012
...unsurprisingly, Raymond Chandler. From the middle distance, the Swedes Maj Sjowall and Per Wahloo. From the current day, Joseph Kanon. Is there a particular author or genre you enjoy that might surprise your readers? I read anything and everything,...
DNA India, November 25, 2012
...Book: Istanbul Passage Author: Joseph Kanon Publisher: Simon and Schuster Pages: 401 Price: Rs499 Istanbul: a city of domes, minarets and romance. Also of espionage, betrayal and mystery, if Kanon is to be believed. Set...
The Advocate, November 20, 2012
...By David Madden Special to Magazine ISTANBUL PASSAGE Atria Books, $26; 401 pp. Obviously, Joseph Kanon so loves Istanbul that he could not resist moving his protagonist back and forth all over the city. Everyone who goes there loves that city....
HardNews Magazine, November 8, 2012
...Book: Istanbul Passage AUTHOR : Joseph Kanon PUBLISHER : Simon & Schuster PAGES: 402 PRICE: 499 YEAR: 2012 Was Alexei there? He was seen, he was with the Iron Guard. But there were no witnesses left among...
San Diego Reader, November 4, 2012
...from the Ankle Down) at noon. Talks by Leonard Mlodinow (2pm) and Daniel Smith (4pm). Evening talk with Joseph Kanon (7pm). 858-362-1348...
Select Sector SPDRs, October 6, 2012
...in my free time: Read and work out. The book I'm reading right now: "Istanbul Passage" by Joseph Kanon. What: WomenVenture Fall Event featuring business showcases, luncheon and shopping. Keynote speaker Thia Breen, president of North America for Estee...