David Kushner

David Kushner is an American writer and journalist whose books have become some of the best-selling nonfiction works in the past two decades. His books focus on explaining technology, society, and culture, while also shedding light on some of the hidden aspects of the industries. His most famous works include ''Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture,'' ''Leviathan: The Unauthorised Biography of the World's Greatest Acquisition,'' and ''Outlaw: The Unauthorised History of Cybercrime.''

Born in 1966 in New York City, David Kushner obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in literature. After that, he obtained a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. It was that writing background that he found a passion for journalism.

Kushner's writing career began in 1995, when he wrote for E! Online and other online media outlets about video games. From there, he became a regular contributor for various print and online media, including The New York Times.

Kushner's first book was ''Masters of Doom: How Two Guys Created an Empire and Transformed Pop Culture.'' This book explains how two computer programmers, John Carmack and John Romero, created the hugely successful first-person shooter video game "Doom". Through this book, Kushner examines how two people could come from nothing and make a massive impact on popular culture.

In 2006, Kushner released ''Leviathan: The Unauthorised Biography of the World's Greatest Acquisition'' about software engineer Steve Ballmer. Ballmer was the CEO of Microsoft from 2000 to 2014 and Kushner's book explores how he rose to such great heights. It also looks into the various controversies and complex relationships that Ballmer deals with in the business world.

In 2017, Kushner published his third book, ''Outlaw: The Unauthorised History of Cybercrime.' This book is based on in-depth research and interviews with major figures in cybercrime. Former hackers, officials, and celebrities all contribute to this book and make it an insightful and suspenseful read.

These titles showcase how Kushner is able to effectively combine his writing and journalistic background with his love for technology and computing. His books bring readers into the realms of technology and cybercrime, in an exciting and captivating manner.

Overall, David Kushner is an American writer and journalist who has done a great job of shining a light on the hidden and sometimes darker aspects of the tech industry. He has written three of the best-selling nonfiction books of the past decade and continues to produce fascinating works.