Biography of erik larson


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Erik Larson (author)

American author and journalist

This article is about the non-fiction author.

Biography of erik larson

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    • For the comic book creator, see Erik Larsen. For the Disney animator, see Eric Larson.

    Erik Larson (born January 3, 1954) is an American journalist and author of mostly historical nonfiction books. His books include Isaac's Storm (1999), The Devil in the White City (2003),[1]In the Garden of Beasts (2011), and Dead Wake (2015).

    The Devil in the White City won the 2004 Edgar Award in the Best Fact Crime category, among other awards.

    Early life and education

    Larson was born in Brooklyn and grew up in Freeport, Long Island, New York.[2] He studied Russian history at the University of Pennsylvania and graduated summa cum laude in 1976.

    After a year off, he attended the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, graduating in 1978.[2][3] He was inspired to go into journalism after seeing the movie All the President's Me