Michael Chabon

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Born	May 24, 1963 (age 61) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Awards And Honors	Hugo Award (2008) • Pulitzer Prize (2001)
Notable Works	“Moonglow” • “Telegraph Avenue” • “The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay” • “The Mysteries of Pittsburgh” • “The Yiddish Policemen’s Union” • “Wonder Boys”

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