In standard position at his favorite coffee shop in Greenwich Village, New York, where each of his books has been written.
The Relevant Facts
Born
in
Denver, CO 1971
Raised
in St.
Louis, MO. Product of public schools and many hours
on the ice rink playing hockey.
Graduated
from
Miami University (Oxford, OH). Phi Beta Kappa with
a dual degree in Economics and English Literature.
Worked
first as
a journalist in London and Dublin. Moved to New
York where he became an editor at St. Martin's
Press, followed by another short stint overseas as
a columnist for a Parisian magazine. Turned to
writing books full-time in 2000.
Published
four
books in the years since. With his first HIGHER,
Bascomb was chosen as a Barnes & Noble Discover
Great New Writer. His second PERFECT MILE ranked on
a number of national bestseller and
best-book-of-the-year lists. His third RED MUTINY
won critical acclaim and was awarded the United
States Maritime Literature Award. His fourth is
HUNTING EICHMANN. Bascomb's books have been
optioned for film, featured in several
documentaries, and been translated in 14 languages.
On occasion, he also contributes to the
New York Times.
Lives
in
Philadelphia, PA with his wife and two
daughters.