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Jonathan Safran Foer is an acclaimed American novelist known for his innovative and experimental storytelling techniques. He gained widespread recognition for his debut novel, 'Everything Is Illuminated,' and continued to impress with works like 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close' and 'Here I Am.' Foer's writing often explores themes of memory, identity, and the human condition, earning him critical praise and a dedicated readership. Besides novels, he has also authored impactful non-fiction works, such as 'Eating Animals' which dives into ethical eating.

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Career Timeline

2002B$0.3M

'Everything Is Illuminated' Debut

Published his debut novel, gaining critical acclaim.

2005A$1M+$0.7M

'Extremely Loud' Publication

Released 'Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close', achieving further success.

2009B$2M+$1M

'Eating Animals' Published

Published 'Eating Animals,' exploring ethical eating.

2016B$4M+$2M

'Here I Am' Novel Release

Published 'Here I Am,' continuing to explore complex themes.

2026B$6M+$2M

Acclaimed Author

Continues to write and publish, remaining an acclaimed author.

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Last updated: February 23, 2026