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　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: David Jay Remnick Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Feb 19, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts In full: David Jay Remnick (Show more) Born: October 29, 1958, Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is David Remnick known for? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "David Remnick is known as the editor of The New Yorker magazine (1998u2013 ) and as a prolific writer. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book Leninu2019s Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire (1993)." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What books has David Remnick written? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "David Remnick has published a number of books. His first, Leninu2019s Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire, won a Pulitzer Prize. His later works include Resurrection: The Struggle for a New Russia (1997), King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero (1998), The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama (2010), and Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music (2023). He has also edited anthology collections of articles from The New Yorker." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Does David Remnick have a podcast? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Since 2015 David Remnick has hosted The New Yorker Radio Hour. The podcast features other writers and editors, and they discuss various topics." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who is David Remnick married to? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In 1987 David Remnick married Esther Fein, a former reporter at The New York Times. They have three children." } } ] } Top Questions What is David Remnick known for? David Remnick is known as the editor of The New Yorker magazine (1998– ) and as a prolific writer. He won a Pulitzer Prize for his book Lenin’s Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire (1993).

　　What books has David Remnick written? David Remnick has published a number of books. His first, Lenin’s Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire, won a Pulitzer Prize. His later works include Resurrection: The Struggle for a New Russia (1997), King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero (1998), The Bridge: The Life and Rise of Barack Obama (2010), and Holding the Note: Profiles in Popular Music (2023). He has also edited anthology collections of articles from The New Yorker.

　　Does David Remnick have a podcast? Since 2015 David Remnick has hosted The New Yorker Radio Hour. The podcast features other writers and editors, and they discuss various topics.

　　Who is David Remnick married to? In 1987 David Remnick married Esther Fein, a former reporter at The New York Times. They have three children.

　　David Remnick (born October 29, 1958, Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S.) is one of the leading figures in American media, especially known as the editor of The New Yorker magazine (1998– ). He previously worked as a reporter at The Washington Post. Remnick has also written numerous articles and books, and he won a Pulitzer Prize for Lenin’s Tomb: The Last Days of the Soviet Empire (1993). Did You Know? While growing up, Remnick was friends with future comedian Bill Maher. Remnick was born into a secular Jewish family, and he grew up in Hillsdale, New Jersey. His mother, Barbara Remnick, ...(100 of 753 words)

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