Richard Preston
Richard Preston
b. 1954-08-05 · From United States- Books
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Richard Preston (born August 5, 1954, in Cambridge, Massachusetts) is an American writer, best known for nonfiction books on infectious disease and bioterrorism, including "The Hot Zone" (1994), "The Cobra Event" (1997) and "The Demon in the Freezer" (2002).
A contributor to The New Yorker since 1985, he also completed Michael Crichton's unfinished novel "Micro" (2011) from Crichton's notes after Crichton's death. Preston holds a Ph.D. in English from Princeton University and has received the American Institute of Physics science-writing award and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Champion of Prevention Award.
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Richard Preston is widely recognized for his non-fiction works that delve into the world of infectious diseases and bioterrorism, often exploring the science and human impact of these threats.
The Hot Zone, one of Richard Preston's notable works, was adapted into a television miniseries.
New readers often begin with The Hot Zone, as it provides a compelling introduction to his distinctive style of science writing and his focus on biological threats.
Richard Preston is the only non-physician to receive the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Champion of Prevention Award, given for his writing raising public awareness of infectious-disease threats. He has also received the American Institute of Physics Science Writing Award.