Bestselling Barbarian at the Gate author and master storyteller, whose gripping nonfiction electrifies history and true crime.
Known for his gripping narratives that combine meticulous research with vivid storytelling, bestselling author Brian Burrough’s new book, The Gunfighters: How Texas Made the West Wild, explores the real history and mythmaking behind the legendary gunfighters of the Old West, with a focus on how Texas shaped much of the era’s lawlessness and iconic characters.
The New York Times called it “one hell of a good read” and “one of the most important books written on the American West in many years.”
Burrough’s insightful commentary and investigative journalism have solidified his reputation as a leading figure in American narrative nonfiction. His blockbuster bestseller about the leveraged buyout of RJR Nabisco, Barbarians at the Gate, is considered a classic in business literature. The New York Times described the book as a “landmark of corporate journalism.” The HBO series based on the book was widely recognized for its portrayal of corporate culture and boardroom drama.
Burrough began his career at The Wall Street Journal, where he earned critical acclaim, winning the prestigious Gerald Loeb Award for financial journalism three times. His investigative journalism and expertise in complex financial stories are renowned.
Burrough has authored or co-authored eight books, including four New York Times bestsellers, including Public Enemies, which chronicles America’s crime wave and the birth of the FBI, and The Big Rich, exploring Texas oil dynasties, and Forget the Alamo, which challenges historical myths.
Burrough has been a correspondent for Vanity Fair since 1992 and is a longtime Editor at Large at Texas Monthly.
He earned a B.A. in journalism from the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
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