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Simon Winchester
Award-winning author and journalist
Simon Winchester is a British author, journalist, and broadcaster. He is best known for his books on history, travel, and science, including The Professor and the Madman and The Man Who Loved Only Maps. Winchester has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times and The Guardian.
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