David Dunton
Harvey Klinger, Inc.
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Updated: 9/11/2025
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Agent Information
Agent Bio
David joined the Harvey Klinger Literary Agency in 1996, after working in the editorial department at Simon & Schuster for seven years.
He specializes in music-related nonfiction, biography, narrative nonfiction, and young adult & middle-grade fiction.
His clients include New York Times-bestselling authors, musicians, journalists, collaborators, essayists, NPR contributors, and exceptional storytellers, and his clients’ books have been translated into many different languages.
David is a graduate of Wesleyan, where he majored in American Studies, and lives in Volcano, HI with his wife, author Nikki Van De Car, and their teenager.
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Submission Requirements
Fiction Requirements
Nonfiction Requirements
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Genres
Genres Represented
Fiction
- Middle Grade - Fiction
- Young Adult - Fiction
Nonfiction
- Biography
- Current Affairs & Politics
- History
- Investigative Journalism
- Music
- Narrative Nonfiction
- Technology
Genres Not Represented
- Adult Fiction
- Picture Books
- Young Reader Chapter Books
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About Harvey Klinger, Inc.
Agency Profile
Harvey Klinger Literary Agency represents high quality writers of adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult and middle grade books. With an eye for spotting talent, we pride ourselves on our strong editorial skills, unparalleled relations with all major publishers, and a unique collaborative work envi
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