“Rydell’s tale is a fascinating blend of intellectual history, detective story, and “restitution activism” that cannot help but inspire its readers.”

— LA Review of Books

Anders Rydell (b. 1982) is an established journalist, editor and author of nonfiction. Rydell, the former Head of Culture at a major Swedish media group, has in his authorial career published several books, thereamong the acclaimed nonfiction works The Looters and The Book Thieves. The novels constitute two thirds of a planned trilogy on the theme of cultural plunder during World War II, but can also be read as stand-alone works.


Anders Rydell is represented by Salomonsson Agency.