Sam Kean

Popular Science Historian

Travels From Travels From:
Washington, DC, USA
Speaking Fee Speaking Fee:
Categories Categories:
Categories Categories:
REQUEST BOOKING INFORMATION

Sam Kean Biography

Sam Kean is the New York Times bestselling author of The Icepick Surgeon, The Bastard Brigade, Caesar’s Last Breath, The Disappearing Spoon, The Dueling Neurosurgeons, and The Violinist’s Thumb. The Bastard Brigade was an NPR Science Friday book of the year, while Caesar’s Last Breath was the Guardian science book of the year in 2017 and a runner-up for book of the year from the National Academies of Science. In addition, The Disappearing Spoon was a runner-up for the Royal Society of London's book of the year for 2010, and The Violinist’s Thumb and The Dueling Neurosurgeons were nominated for the PEN/E.O. Wilson award for literary science writing in 2013 and 2015, as well as the AAAS/Suburu prize. He also won the 2021 national Grady-Stack award for outstanding scientific communication. Kean edited the 2018 edition of Best American Nature and Science Writing, and his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times Magazine, Psychology Today, and Slate, among other publications, and he has been featured on NPR’s “Radiolab,” “Science Friday,” “All Things Considered,” and “Fresh Air.” His books have been translated into twenty-four languages around the world. One of his books even appeared in an iPhone commercial. Finally, his podcast, The Disappearing Spoon, debuted at #1 on the iTunes charts for science podcasts.

He has given talks on his books in ten different countries, and in forty different states. His books have been translated into twenty-four languages around the world.

BOOK Sam Kean

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/23/2024.

Sam Kean Videos

  • Sam Kean, "The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons" | Talks at Google

FAQs on booking Sam Kean

  • How do I book Sam Kean to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Sam Kean for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Sam Kean, 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 Sam Kean or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Sam Kean

    Speaking fees for Sam Kean, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Sam Kean are for live events and for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Sam Kean, click the Check Availability 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 Sam Kean speak about?

    Sam Kean is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Innovation, Science.
  • Where does Sam Kean travel from?

    Sam Kean generally travels from Washington, DC, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Sam Kean’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Sam Kean 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 Availability 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 Sam Kean 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 Sam Kean 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, unbiased 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.

Sam Kean is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics . The estimated speaking fee range to book Sam Kean for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Sam Kean generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Mitch Resnick, Bruno Maisonnier, Ramsey Musallam, Gijs van Wulfen and Keller Rinaudo. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Sam Kean for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Tell us about your event!

During normal business hours, we respond to most inquiries within 4 hours.

  • Customized Service

    Our agents find the right fit for your event

  • Unparalleled Database

    Full access to all speakers & celebrities

  • One Stop Shopping

    A reliable and unbiased point of contact

  • Logistics Management

    Your personal Logistics Manager who takes care of all event details

This website is a resource for event professionals and strives to provide the most comprehensive catalog of thought leaders and industry experts to consider for speaking engagements. A listing or profile on this website does not imply an agency affiliation or endorsement by the talent.

All American Entertainment (AAE) exclusively represents the interests of talent buyers, and does not claim to be the agency or management for any speaker or artist on this site. AAE is a talent booking agency for paid events only. We do not handle requests for donation of time or media requests for interviews, and cannot provide celebrity contact information.

If you are the talent and wish to request a profile update or removal from our online directory, please submit a profile request form.

TOP