About Paul Clemens
Born 1973. Paul Clemens is an American writer.
Paul Clemens (born 1973 in Detroit) is an American non-fiction writer and journalist.
Life He was born and grew up in Detroit, which has become the subject matter for much of his work. His books include the memoir Made in Detroit and Punching Out, a book of long-form journalism about the closing of a Detroit auto plant. Made in Detroit was a New York Times Notable Book. His work has also appeared in The New York Times.
Works Made in Detroit, Doubleday, 2005 Punching Out, Doubleday, 2011
Awards 2008 Guggenheim Fellowship 2011 Whiting Award
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Who is Paul Clemens?
American non-fiction writer and journalist
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Paul Clemens was born on 13 March 1973.
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