Russ Rymer

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Editing
Old Perplexity
As proprietor of Old Perplexity, Russ Rymer edits non-fiction books and narrative magazine articles.
Non-fiction
Genie—A Scientific Tragedy
“A rarity among popular science books, a lusciously written page turner.”
--New York Times
American Beach—A Saga of Race, Wealth, and Memory
“Compelling and refreshing, but don’t underestimate its shock value.”
--Emerge
Out of Pernambuco
Work In Progress



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American Beach—A Saga of Race, Wealth, and Memory


New York Times Notable Book.

Los Angeles Times Book Prize finalist.


“Filled with moving and often terrifying stories, fascinating history and vivid portraits. . . a model of what a serious, sustained conversation on race might be.”
-- Chicago Tribune

“These stories strike at the core of who we are as a nation.”
--New York Times


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