Our Story

The agency began life in a fourth floor walkup in a Victorian brownstone in New York City. It was on West 81st Street, across the street from where Jerry Seinfeld’s apartment was on his show. There were budding artists and musicians on each floor, and the brownstone was filled with music and laughter. From that storied beginning, the agency grew steadily into a multifaceted and dynamic enterprise in midtown and then in Chelsea, with growing sales, many TV and movie adaptations, and myriad foreign rights deals across the globe. We have had countless national bestsellers. Fourteen of our authors have made the New York Times Bestseller list, some debuting at #1.

But the only constant is change, and the publishing industry is always full of change. This agency is no exception. After many wonderful years of running a vibrant office with several other agents, Irene has recently returned to her roots by eliminating the added responsibilities of extra management and focusing with more concentration and selectivity on her own cherished projects. Her long experience gives her a distinct edge; she is familiar and friendly on a first-name basis with just about every publisher in town. Many are old friends.

Please take a moment to browse through the site, and to meet our talented and motivated affiliates. But most of all, check out our marvelous authors. They inspire and challenge us every day so that we can help to bring their voices to the forefront. They are the lifeblood of our business and they are the reason we are here.

Thanks for visiting, and happy reading!