Andrew Wylie (literary agent)

Andrew Wylie (born 1947) is a prominent American literary agent and head of The Wylie Agency, often referred to as "The Jackal" in publishing circles for his aggressive negotiating tactics and ability to secure lucrative deals for his clients.

Wylie began his career working for the literary agency Curtis Brown. He founded The Wylie Agency in 1980, quickly establishing a reputation for representing high-profile and critically acclaimed authors.

His agency represents a significant roster of writers, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and Booker Prize recipients. Some notable authors represented by The Wylie Agency have included: Salman Rushdie, Orhan Pamuk, Philip Roth, Martin Amis, V.S. Naipaul, Roberto Bolaño, and many others. The agency also manages the estates of deceased authors, such as Vladimir Nabokov.

Wylie's influence on the publishing industry extends beyond securing favorable contracts for his clients. He has been a vocal advocate for author's rights and has challenged traditional publishing models, including the move to digital publishing and the control of ebook rights. His agency was involved in a high-profile dispute with Amazon over ebook royalties.

The Wylie Agency maintains offices in New York and London.