Andrew Wylie

Andrew Wylie (born 1947) is a British-American literary agent and publisher who founded The Wylie Agency, which has become one of the most powerful forces in international publishing. Known for his aggressive negotiation tactics and controversial business strategies, Wylie has represented some of the world's most celebrated authors, including David Foster Wallace, Salman Rushdie, and Paul Auster. He gained significant attention in the early 2010s when he began directly publishing e-books from his agency's backlist, challenging traditional publishing house dominance. His career exemplifies the modernization and consolidation of the publishing industry, where individual agents have become major power brokers. Wylie's influence extends beyond representation—his decisions about rights management and digital distribution have shaped how literature is bought, sold, and consumed in the contemporary marketplace. His sometimes combative approach to negotiations has made him both respected and controversial within the publishing world.