Augusten Burroughs, born Christopher Robison, is a renowned author known for his autobiographical works and his single novel, "Sellevision." Burroughs was born to poet and writer Margaret Robison and is the younger brother of John Elder Robison. He has no formal education beyond elementary school. After a successful career as an advertising copywriter for over seventeen years, Burroughs battled alcoholism, which nearly cost him his life in 1999. It was during this time that he began to write his first book, "Sellevision," in a frenzy of activity that lasted seven days. This experience marked the beginning of his sobriety, and "Sellevision" was published a year later.
Burroughs has since published several bestselling autobiographical volumes, including "Running with Scissors," "Dry," "Possible Side Effects," "Magical Thinking," and "A Wolf at the Table." His work has been translated into over thirty languages, and he has become a popular figure on the international literary scene, headlining at prestigious literary festivals and speaking at colleges and universities. His books have been adapted into films and television shows, further solidifying his status as a prominent author. Despite facing criticism and questions about the veracity of his memoirs, Burroughs remains a bestselling author, with "A Wolf at the Table" becoming his bestselling hardcover to date. Burroughs continues to create original content for various media platforms, including an original prime-time series for CBS.