Lawrence Osborne is a renowned British author, known for his travel writings and fiction novels. He was born in England and spent his teen years at Fitzwilliam College. After completing his education at Harvard and Cambridge, he became a nomad, living in various parts of the world including Istanbul, France, Thailand, Italy, Mexico, the United States, and Morocco. His nomadic lifestyle has significantly influenced his writings, providing him with a wealth of experiences and perspectives.
Osborne has authored several books, including "Paris Dreambook," a chronicle of his experiences in Paris, the novel "Ania Malina," and a book about wine, "The Poisoned Embrace," which is a critically acclaimed essay collection. He has also written three travel books published by Giroux, Straus, and Farrar between 2002 and 2009. In addition, he has written a controversial book on autism titled "American Normal" and an account of his life as an expatriate in Thailand, "Bangkok Days." His other works include "The Naked Tourist," "The Accidental Connoisseur," and several short stories published in various magazines in the United States.
As a long-form journalist, Osborne has worked for several publications, including "Conde Nast Traveler," "The New York Times Magazine," "Playboy," "The New Yorker," "Salon," and "Gourmet." He is also a frequent contributor to "The Wall Street Journal Magazine," "The Daily Beast," "Newsweek International," and occasionally writes an Op-Ed for "Forbes." His work has earned him recognition, including the Thomas Lowell Award for Travel Journalism for "Getting a Drink in Islamabad," featured in a 2011 issue of "Playboy."
Osborne has written seven critically acclaimed novels, including "The Forgiven," which was adapted into a major motion picture, and "Only to Sleep: A Philip Marlowe Novel," a New York Times Notable Book and Edgar Award nominee. His non-fiction works include "Bangkok Days" and "Paris Dreambook." He has led a nomadic life, living in various parts of the world, including Paris, New York, Mexico, Istanbul, and currently resides in Bangkok. His work has been widely recognized, with several of his novels currently being adapted into films.