United Tribes

[James McWilliams]

Can anyone tell me anything about the literary agency, United Tribes??

[Eileen]

Hi James,

Here's some info for ya.
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UNITED TRIBES


240 W. 35th St.
#500
New York NY 10001

Phone: (212)534-7646
E-Mail: janguerth@aol.com
Website: www.unitedtribes.com


Contact: Jan-Erik Guerth.


Prior to becoming an agent, Mr. Guerth was a comedian, journalist, radio producer and film distributor.


About UNITED TRIBES:

Established: 1998



Specializes in: This agency represents secular spirituality and serious nonfiction; and ethnic, social, gender and cultural issues, comparative religions, self-help and wellness, science and arts, history and politics, nature and travel, and any fascinating future trends.

Currently Handles:
100% nonfiction books




Represents:

Nonfiction Books
Novels


Nonfiction:

Anthropology/Archaeology
Art/Architecture/Design
Biography/Autobiography
Business/Economics
Child Guidance/Parenting
Cooking/Foods/Nutrition
Current Affairs
Education
Ethnic/Cultural Interests
Gay/Lesbian
Government/Politics/Law
Health/Medicine
History
How-To
Language/Literature/Criticism
Memoirs
Money/Finance
Music/Dance
Nature/Environment
Popular Culture
Psychology
Religious/Inspirational
Science/Technology (popular)
Self-Help/Personal Improvement
Sociology
Theater/film
Translation
Women's Issues/Studies




How To Contact:

Submit:


Outline
Résumé
SASE
Accepts e-mail queries
Accepts simultaneous submissions
Responds in 1 month on queries.


Obtains new clients through:
Recommendations from others
Submissions
Writer's conferences


Recent Sales:


The World's Squatters, by Robert Nenwirth (Routledge)
The Green Desert, by Rita Winters (Wildcat Canyon Press)
Prefers not to share information on specific sales.


Terms:

Agent receives 15% commission on domestic sales
Agent receives 20% commission on foreign sales