The Life and Times of Homer Sincere (Overlook Press) a new novel by Nathaniel Lande, explores the enduring themes of friendship and destiny in a quintessentially American tale set against the backdrop of the movie and media business of the 1950s and 1960s. Nathaniel Lande is the author of ten books including the widely acclaimed novel, Cricket. He received notable reviews for Dispatches from the Front, published by the Oxford University Press, and the recent best seller from National Geographic Books, The 10 Best of Everything. He is a journalist, author, and filmmaker and was the creative force behind Time Inc. during his tenure as Creative Director for the Magazine Group and Director of Time World News Service. He lives in New York City and Montecito, California. For more information on the author: www.nathaniellande.com.