Barry Paris

Award-Winning Author, Journalist, Film Critic and Historian

Barry Paris Lives and Writes in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania

Barry Paris born February 6 1948 is an author and journalist based in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He is the author of several books, including "Barry Paris: A Life in Books" (2018), "The Devil's Highway: A True Story of Sex, Murder, and Madness" (2002), and "The Butcher of Plainfield" (1999). He has also written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.

Paris is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and has taught at several universities, including the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Arizona. He is a recipient of the Pulitzer Prize for Criticism and the National Book Critics Circle Award.

In addition to his work as an author and journalist, Paris is also a film critic and historian. He has written several books on film, including "Hollywood on Trial: The Blacklist Years" (1999) and "The Movie Business: A Guide to the Film Industry" (1992). He has also written for numerous film magazines and websites.

Paris is a respected and influential figure in the world of literature and journalism. His work has been praised for its intelligence, wit, and insight.