Jonathan Eig

Jonathan Eig

Keynote Speaker: Journalist & Bestselling Author Known for his Biographies

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Jonathan Eig Biography

Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, King: A Life, which The New York Times hailed as the "definitive" biography of Martin Luther King Jr. King: A Life was nominated for the National Book Award.

Jonathan's previous book, Ali: A Life, won a 2018 PEN America Literary Award. His works have been translated into more than a dozen languages.

He served as consulting producer for the PBS series "Muhammad Ali," which was directed by Ken Burns. Esquire magazine named Ali: A Life one of the 25 greatest biographies of all time.

Jonathan's first book, Luckiest Man: The Life and Death of Lou Gehrig, reached No. 10 on the New York Times bestseller list and won the Casey Award. His books have been listed among the best of the year by The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

His fourth book, The Birth of the Pill, will be staged soon as a theatrical production by TimeLine Theatre in Chicago.

Jonathan began his writing career at age 16, working for his hometown newspaper, The Rockland County (N.Y.) Journal News, studied journalism at Northwestern University, and went on to work as a reporter for The New Orleans Times-Picayune, The Dallas Morning News, Chicago Magazine, and The Wall Street Journal.

He's appeared on the Today Show, NPR's Fresh Air, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. But his greatest claim to fame, according to his parents, is that his name once appeared in a Jeopardy question (which was solved correctly for $200).

He lives in Chicago with his wife and children and shares office space with the laundry machines.

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Jonathan Eig Videos

Keynote by Jonathan Eig | King: A Life
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Jonathan Eig in Conversation
"King: A Life" with Jonathan Eig and Eleanor Holmes Norton in Conversation

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Jonathan Eig is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Journalism and News & Media.

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Jonathan Eig generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Jonathan Eig is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Journalism and News & Media. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Jonathan Eig generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Vijay Prashad, C.J. Chivers and Ron Powers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Jonathan Eig for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 09/10/2024.

Jonathan Eig Videos

Keynote by Jonathan Eig | King: A Life
The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Jonathan Eig in Conversation
"King: A Life" with Jonathan Eig and Eleanor Holmes Norton in Conversation
  • How do I book Jonathan Eig to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Jonathan Eig for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Jonathan Eig, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Jonathan Eig or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Jonathan Eig for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jonathan Eig, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jonathan Eig, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Jonathan Eig speak about?

    Jonathan Eig is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Journalism and News & Media.
  • Where does Jonathan Eig travel from?

    Jonathan Eig generally travels from Chicago, IL, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Jonathan Eig?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jonathan Eig for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Jonathan Eig for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Jonathan Eig or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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