Neal Bascomb


Neal Bascomb is an American journalist and author. He is known for his books on popular history.

Early life and education

He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Miami University with a B.A. in Economics and English Literature.

Career

After graduation, he worked as a journalist in London, Paris, and Dublin. He was an editor for St. Martin's Press, and in 2000, he began writing books full-time. His books have ranked on a number of bestseller lists, been optioned for film, and been published in over 15 countries. He has contributed to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times.

Personal life

He currently lives in Seattle, Washington.

Books