'Saul Steinberg: A Biography' is National Book Award winner Deirdre Bair's definitive account of one of The New Yorker's most distinguished artists. Saul Steinberg is celebrated for his satirical drawings that epitomized the perspective of New Yorkers and left an indelible mark on American culture. Born in Romania and educated in Milan, Steinberg's life took a dramatic turn when WWII forced him to immigrate to the United States. Here, he simultaneously became a U.S. citizen, commissioned naval officer, and OSS spy. Beyond his war efforts, Steinberg returned to America and immersed himself in the country's art scenes, rubbing shoulders with cultural giants and leaving behind an influential legacy. Bair's biography, fetched from extensive research and interviews, pierces through the myths Steinberg spun around himself, offering an inside look at his artistic genius and the relationships that shaped him.