Gary Lachman

Gary Lachman (1955- )was born in Bayonne, New Jersey, USA, but since 1996 has lived in London, England. He is the author of more than a dozen books on a wide range of subjects, from the evolution of consciousness and the western esoteric tradition, to literature and suicide and the history of popular culture. As Gary Valentine he was a founding member of rock group Blondie and wrote some of their early hits; in 2006 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Lachman writes regularly for several journals in the UK and US, and lectures on his work frequently in the UK, US, and Europe. His work has been translated into several languages. His website is http://garylachman.co.uk/