In Memoriam: Stephen Koch

February 24, 2026 | News about
• Stephen Koch

InkWell is deeply saddened that our client Stephen Koch, author of eight books including STARGAZER, THE MODERN LIBRARY WRITER'S WORKSHOP, and HITLER'S PAWN, died last night. Beyond his own books and teaching creative writing at Columbia University, Stephen worked tirelessly to preserve the legacy of legendary photographer Peter Hujar, whose Archive he curated so brilliantly.

InkWell is deeply saddened that our client Stephen Koch, author of eight books including Stargazer, The Modern Library Writer’s Workshop, ­and Hitler’s Pawn, died last night. Beyond his own books and teaching creative writing at Columbia University, Stephen worked tirelessly to preserve the legacy of legendary photographer Peter Hujar, whose Archive he curated so brilliantly.