Across
- 2. Began her "alphabet series" in the 80s
- 4. Led visual art scene until his 1987 death
- 5. "The Name of the Rose" historical mystery author
- 7. "Norwegian Wood" propelled him to fame
- 11. Emerged as a controversial artist
- 12. Released "Vineland" near the end of the 80s
- 13. Author of "1984," a book that surged in popularity
- 15. Wrote "Less Than Zero"
- 16. Playwright known for "Glengarry Glen Ross"
- 17. "The Satanic Verses" author who faced a fatwa
- 19. Neoexpressionist painter
- 20. Horror master with hits like "It"
Down
- 1. "Fight Club" author, though published later
- 3. Art movement with less-is-more approach
- 6. Introduced Jack Ryan in "The Hunt for Red October"
- 8. "The Joy Luck Club" author
- 9. Wrote "The Magus"
- 10. "Lonesome Dove" author
- 14. "The Bonfire of the Vanities" author
- 18. Pop artist known for his graffiti works