Jesse Bullington
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Jesse Bullington is a fantasy writer from Boulder, Colorado.
Bullington grew up in Pennsylvania, before his family moved to the Netherlands, and then back to the United States. In 2000, Bullington received his high school diploma from SAIL High School, an arts
-focused magnet school
in Tallahassee, Florida
. In 2005, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Literature
and
History
from Florida State University
During his time in Tallahassee, Bullington met fellow fantasy writer Jeff Vandermeer
while working at a small video store in town. Vandermeer struck up a conversation with Bullington and gave him advice on writing. The two became good friends, and Vandermeer would later help Bullington go on to launch his own publishing career.
Bullington is currently the author of two books, Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart and The Enterprise of Death, both published by Orbit Books
, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA
.
Bullington's novels have a picaresque, darkly humorous theme, and include large elements of satire
. Both of his works to date are heavily informed by his love of the Gothic Novel and by his passion for medieval European literature and history. When asked what genre he considers his novels, Bullington says "defying easy categorization is something I strive for."
In addition to his contributions to literature, Jesse Bullington is also known for his "excitable, ferret-like temperament." Until recently he kept facial hair in a distinctive style he referred to as "dandy whips." However, he has more recently started wearing Mutton chops.
Bullington grew up in Pennsylvania, before his family moved to the Netherlands, and then back to the United States. In 2000, Bullington received his high school diploma from SAIL High School, an arts
ARts
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-focused magnet school
Magnet school
In education in the United States, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. "Magnet" refers to how the schools draw students from across the normal boundaries defined by authorities as school zones that feed into certain schools.There are magnet schools at the...
in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee is the capital of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat and only incorporated municipality in Leon County, and is the 128th largest city in the United States. Tallahassee became the capital of Florida, then the Florida Territory, in 1824. In 2010, the population recorded by...
. In 2005, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
and
Double degree
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History
History
History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period of time after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians...
from Florida State University
Florida State University
The Florida State University is a space-grant and sea-grant public university located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. It is a comprehensive doctoral research university with medical programs and significant research activity as determined by the Carnegie Foundation...
During his time in Tallahassee, Bullington met fellow fantasy writer Jeff Vandermeer
Jeff VanderMeer
Jeffrey Scott VanderMeer is an American writer, editor and publisher.He is best known for his contributions to the New Weird and his stories about the city of Ambergris, in books like City of Saints and Madmen.-Biography:...
while working at a small video store in town. Vandermeer struck up a conversation with Bullington and gave him advice on writing. The two became good friends, and Vandermeer would later help Bullington go on to launch his own publishing career.
Bullington is currently the author of two books, Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart and The Enterprise of Death, both published by Orbit Books
Orbit Books
Orbit Books is an international publisher that specialises in science fiction and fantasy books. It was founded in 1974 as part of the Macdonald Futura publishing company...
, an imprint of Hachette Book Group USA
Hachette Book Group USA
Hachette Book Group is a publishing company owned by Hachette Livre, the largest publishing company in France, and the second largest publisher in the world. Hachette Livre is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lagardère Group. HBG was formed when Hachette Livre purchased the Time Warner Book Group from...
.
Bullington's novels have a picaresque, darkly humorous theme, and include large elements of satire
Satire
Satire is primarily a literary genre or form, although in practice it can also be found in the graphic and performing arts. In satire, vices, follies, abuses, and shortcomings are held up to ridicule, ideally with the intent of shaming individuals, and society itself, into improvement...
. Both of his works to date are heavily informed by his love of the Gothic Novel and by his passion for medieval European literature and history. When asked what genre he considers his novels, Bullington says "defying easy categorization is something I strive for."
In addition to his contributions to literature, Jesse Bullington is also known for his "excitable, ferret-like temperament." Until recently he kept facial hair in a distinctive style he referred to as "dandy whips." However, he has more recently started wearing Mutton chops.