Julian Tepper

Julian Tepper (born April 1, 1979) is an American writer and musician. He is known for his novels including Balls (2012), Ark (2016), and Between the Records (2020). Tepper co-founded the Oracle Club, a literary salon in New York City, and was a member of the indie rock band The Natural History. Born and raised in New York City, Tepper's father, Robert Tepper, is a musician known for writing the ballad 'Into the Night' and 'No Easy Way Out' from the film Rocky IV. Tepper's debut novel, Balls, is a dark comedy set in Manhattan and explores themes of existential crisis and the city's atmosphere.