Jon Ronson is a Welsh-American author and documentary filmmaker who has gained considerable recognition for his investigative journalism. His work often focuses on human interest stories from the fringes of society, revealing hidden truths and delving into unique and interesting subjects. Ronson's stories have taken him around the world, where he has covered a wide range of topics, including conspiracy theorists, the medical classification of psychopathy, and the consequences of internet shaming through social media.
Ronson is also a prolific writer and documentary maker, contributing to various publications and media outlets. He has written for The Guardian, where he has authored columns such as "Human Zoo" and "Out of the Ordinary." Additionally, he has written and presented the BBC Radio 4 series "Jon Ronson On...". In the US, he is a contributor to Public Radio International's This American Life.
As a documentary filmmaker, Ronson has produced a number of films for Channel 4, including the five-part series "Secret Rulers of the World" and "Tottenham Ayatollah." He has also made documentaries for other channels, such as "Reverend Death" for Channel 4, "Citizen Kubrick" for More4, and "Robbie Williams and Jon Ronson Journey to the Other Side" for Radio 4. Furthermore, Ronson is the author of several bestselling books, including "Them: Adventures with Extremists," "The Men Who Stare at Goats," "The Psychopath Test," and "Lost at Sea: The Jon Ronson Mysteries." His first fictional screenplay, "Frank," was co-written with Peter Straughan and starred Michael Fassbender. Ronson currently resides in both London and New York City.
Non-Fiction Books
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Them: Adventures with Extremists
2001
2
The Men Who Stare at Goats
2004
3
The Psychopath Test
2011
4
Lost at Sea
2012
5
Frank: The True Story that Inspired the Movie
2014
6
So You've Been Publicly Shamed
2015
7
The Elephant in the Room
2016
8
The Butterfly Effect
2017
9
The Last Days of August
2019
Collections
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Out of the Ordinary: True Tales of Everyday Craziness
2006
2
What I Do: More True Tales of Everyday Craziness
2007
3
The Amazing Adventures of Phoenix Jones & the Less Amazing Adventures of Some Other Real-life Superheroes