Paul Auster was born in 1947 in Newark, New Jersey. Auster grew up in the Newark suburbs of South Orange and Maplewood. He read books enthusiastically and developed an interest for writing.In 1969 Auster was granted a B.A. in English and comparative literature. The following year he received his M.A. from Columbia.
He is the author of numerous novels, screenplays, and works of non-fiction. His other titles include poet, translator and film director.
