Tom Wolfe
Tom Wolfe, born in 1930, and passed away in 2018, was an American author and journalist. Wolfe was known for his contributions to the New Journalism movement, utilizing novelistic techniques in non-fiction. His notable works include "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" (1968), documenting the counterculture of the 1960s, and "The Right Stuff" (1979), detailing the U.S. space program. Wolfe also achieved success with his novels, particularly "Bonfire of the Vanities" (1987), a satirical depiction of 1980s New York City. His distinctive style, marked by vivid detail and sharp social observation, left a lasting impact on American literature.