Colson Whitehead's 'Crook Manifesto' Wins $50,000 Gotham Prize
The novel, set in 1970s Harlem, is celebrated for its vivid portrayal of New York City.
- 'Crook Manifesto' centers on a furniture store owner in 1970s Harlem.
- The Gotham Prize honors outstanding works about New York City.
- Whitehead is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner.
- The award was established by Bradley Tusk and Howard Wolfson.
- 'Crook Manifesto' is the second book in Whitehead's planned Harlem trilogy.
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