# Erik Larson

- **Website:** <https://eriklarsonbooks.com>
- **Primary alias:** `eriklarsonbooks.com`

## Description

Erik Larson is a renowned author, known for his gripping and meticulously researched narrative nonfiction books. With eight publications under his belt, six of which have become New York Times bestsellers, Larson has established himself as a master storyteller. His latest works, The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz and Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania, quickly rose to the top of the bestseller list upon their release. Larson's writing delves into fascinating historical events, bringing them to life with vivid detail and captivating storytelling. From exploring the Chicago World's Fair of 1893 in The Devil in the White City to unraveling the suspenseful story of America's first ambassador to Nazi Germany in In the Garden of Beasts, Larson's books have garnered critical acclaim and attracted the attention of Hollywood. His works have been optioned for film adaptations, including collaborations with industry icons like Tom Hanks, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Martin Scorsese. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia University, Larson's expertise extends beyond writing. He has taught non-fiction writing at prestigious institutions and spoken to audiences nationwide. Erik Larson resides in Manhattan with his wife, a writer and retired neonatologist, and they have three accomplished daughters.

## Industries

- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 🍿 Books and Literature _(under Arts and Entertainment)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/@exlarson)

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