Brian Payton
American-CanadianLiterary FictionHistorical Fictionb. 1966
Brian Payton is an American-Canadian author of fiction and narrative nonfiction. Born in California, he moved to Canada at age 16. His work often explores themes of nature, history, and survival, and has appeared in publications such as The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times. He is known for books including 'The Wind Is Not a River', 'Shadow of the Bear', and 'The Ice Passage'.
Awards
['Lowell Thomas Silver Award', 'National Outdoor Book Award', 'MacDowell Fellow']
Notable Works
['The Wind Is Not a River', 'Shadow of the Bear: Travels in Vanishing Wilderness', 'The Ice Passage', 'Hail Mary Corner']
