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Jim Harrison

Writing

Born December 11, 1937 · Grayling, Michigan, USA

Died March 26, 2016

Also known as James Thomas Harrison

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Biography

James Harrison was an American writer known for his poetry, fiction, reviews, essays about the outdoors, and writings about food. He is best known for his 1979 novella Legends of the Fall.

Awards & recognition

  • Michigan Author Award · 2014
  • PEN Oakland/Josephine Miles Literary Award · 2011
  • Lucien Barrière Literary Award · 2004
  • Guggenheim Fellowship

Filmography6 titles

Legends of the Fall

1994Novel

Revenge

1990Novel, Screenplay

Wolf

1994Associate Producer, Screenplay

Carried Away

1996Novel

Cold Feet

1989Writer

Tarpon

1973