What's New: November 2022

The November update of the American National Biography features five new essays, including food writer and television star Anthony Bourdain; Roberta Johnson Dunbar, Rhode Island clubwoman and civil rights activist; long-time 60 Minutes reporter Morley Safer; crime novelist Mickey Spillane; Sidney Maurice Levyson, disability activist and writer (under the name Stanley Stein) who advocated on behalf of people suffering from Hansen’s disease.

Anthony Bourdain, chef, author, and television personality

Roberta Johnson Dunbar, African American clubwoman and civil rights activist

Sidney Maurice Levyson, social activist and writer

Morley Safer, television and print journalist

Mickey Spillane, crime novelist and actor

The American National Biography (ANB) is updated regularly throughout the year, giving you access to the most up-to-date and accurate information available. Full access to all biographies is available by subscription.

Discover a full list of entries added this year.