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Evan Friss is a Professor of History at James Madison University (JMU), specializing in U.S., urban, and public history. He holds a Ph.D. from the Graduate Center, City University of New York. His research explores intersections of cultural and material life, particularly focusing on bookstores, cycling history, and urban development. Friss is the author of three major books: The Bookshop: A History of the American Bookstore (2024), On Bicycles: A 200-Year History of Cycling in New York City (2019), and The Cycling City: Bicycles and Urban America in the 1890s (2015). These works have garnered significant acclaim, including a New York Times Bestseller designation and multiple literary honors. His articles and media appearances span topics from New York’s cycling infrastructure to the cultural role of bookshops. Friss frequently engages with public audiences through lectures, NPR interviews, and op-eds, emphasizing the enduring relevance of historical inquiry to contemporary urban issues.
- Education: Ph.D., Graduate Center, CUNY
- Media Highlights: Featured in NY Times, Wall Street Journal, NPR, and Curbed.
- Grants/Awards: Includes the Goodreads Choice Award and recognition in Time’s annual book list.
