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David Gordon

It’s not where he expected, but author David Gordon is big in Japan

Arts, Culture & Media

Author David Gordon’s dream has come true. His first novel, “The Serialist” is a huge hit, winning numerous awards, becoming a movie and elevating Gordon to rock star status. But his success didn’t come where he expected. He’s actually big in Japan, not here in the US where he’s just another New Yorker trying to find a seat on the subway.

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