The latest edition of a biennial reference work, listing some 17,000 living writers who practice in English. The main section lists fiction and nonfiction writers who have published at least one full-length book in English. Each entry includes name (and pseudonyms); citizenship and year of birth; subject categories; bibliography; and address. A "yellow pages" section lists writers by writing categories. Entry is at the discretion of the editors, and a great many important writers are omitted. Annotation(c) 2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)