Richard Kluger

Richard Kluger is a Pulitzer Prize-winning American author and journalist known for his insightful chronicling of American social and historical issues. Born in 1934, Kluger began his career in journalism, working for esteemed publications such as The New York Times and Wall Street Journal. Notably, he is praised for "Ashes to Ashes," a comprehensive history of the cigarette industry in America, which earned him the Pulitzer in 1997. Kluger's robust body of work spans both fiction and non-fiction, highlighting his versatility and depth as a writer. He continues to be a respected figure in American literary and historical discourse.