Richard Powers
Novelist

Richard Powers Net Worth

Richard Powers is an American novelist with a net worth of $1.5 million. Born in June 18, 1957, he is best known for his National Book Award-winning novel, The Echo Maker, as well as his other works such as Plowing the Dark and The Time of Our Singing. His works often explore themes of modern technology and science.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day June 18, 1957
Birth Place Illinois
Age 66 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini

💰 Net worth: $1.5 Million (2024)

About

An American writer of modern technology and science-themed works, he is best known for his National Book Award-winning novel, The Echo Maker. His other literary works include Plowing the Dark and The Time of Our Singing.

Before Fame

He entered the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a physics major, but graduated as an English major.

Trivia

August Sander's 1914 photograph, "Young Farmers," inspired Powers to quit his job and become a writer. He published his debut novel, Three Farmers on Their Way to a Dance, in 1985.

Family Life

He was the Illinois-born son of a school principal. He spent part of his childhood in Thailand, where his father worked at the International School in Bangkok.

Associated With

He and Karen Tei Yamashita were both finalists for the National Book Award.

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