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David Howard

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in Manchester, CT, The United States

October 15

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David Howard is an author and magazine editor who has worked as part of teams have won four National Magazine Awards. He has been the executive editor of Bicycling, Popular Mechanics, and Organic Life, and has also worked at Backpacker and Prevention. He has written for many publications, including the New York Times, Travel + Leisure, Men's Journal, Outside, and National Geographic Traveler.

His first book, Lost Rights, was about the 138-year travels of an original, priceless copy of the Bill of Rights. The document was seized in 2003 in an FBI sting in an office tower in Philadelphia.

He lives in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. ...more

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Loved the book! What has become of Kitzer? Is he still living?

David Howard Hi Lisa, sorry to be so slow to reply to this. Kitzer passed away at the age of 68 in 2001, which isn't surprising because of how hard he lived, but i…moreHi Lisa, sorry to be so slow to reply to this. Kitzer passed away at the age of 68 in 2001, which isn't surprising because of how hard he lived, but is still a shame because he would've been fascinating to meet in person. Thanks for your question, and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the book.(less)

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Where did you get the idea for your most recent book?

David Howard My first book, Lost Rights, about a stolen artifact, included an FBI sting, which put me in touch with some people connected to the bureau. One of the…moreMy first book, Lost Rights, about a stolen artifact, included an FBI sting, which put me in touch with some people connected to the bureau. One of them sent me an email address for Myron Fuller, whose undercover work had helped start the Abscam investigation in the late 1970s. Myron and I talked on the phone a couple of times, then we met in New York in 2014. He told riveting stories, and it seemed like there might be a book in them somewhere, but I wasn’t sure where it was all going. The tale was quite sprawling, and parts had already been incorporated into the movie “American Hustle.” But then at one point he said, “You know, it all started with two young agents out in Indiana who spent a year traveling with a con man.”

I stopped him and said, “Wait. Say that again.” I cringe a little saying this, but the instant those words came out of his mouth, I knew that that was my book. The more I dug, the more enamored I became. (less)

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	Chasing Phil: The Adventures of Two Undercover Agents with the World's Most Charming Con Man 3.82 avg rating — 425 ratings — published 2017 — 14 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Lost Rights: The Misadventures of a Stolen American Relic 3.73 avg rating — 209 ratings — published 2009 — 10 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Silent Church is Watching America Die 4.50 avg rating — 2 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	's Urban Adventure: New York City 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — published 2002 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Adrian Bell : His Country Books About East Anglia are now very Collectable. This is an original article separated from an issue of The Book & Magazine Collector publication. 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Esquire excerpt

Today, Esquire published this online excerpt of Chasing Phil. It's from one of my favorite chapters, when Phil spontaneously charges off to the Bahamas and hauls his new friends along. There is 1970s-style karaoke, tension as the undercover agents are unable to report their whereabouts back to the FBI, and more. Hope you enjoy. http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/... Read more of this blog post »

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