Thomas Pynchon

Thomas Ruggles Pynchon, Jr. (born May 8, 1937) is an American novelist noted for his complex, labyrinthine, and critically acclaimed works, including V., Gravity's Rainbow, and The Crying of Lot 49. In addition to his actual written works, he is also noted for his reclusive nature; few photographs of him have ever been published.

Print media references

• Salm, Arthur. "A screaming comes across the sky (but not a photo)", San Diego Union-Tribune 8 February 2004.