Grover Lewis (November 8, 1934 – April 16, 1995) was an American journalist now regarded as one of the forerunners of new journalism.[1][2] His lengthy examinations of film, music and more in the 1970s included profiles of Paul Newman, The Allman Brothers Band, and an influential piece written about The Last Picture Show. He also did freelance work for The Village Voice, Texas Monthly, and was an editor and contributor to Rolling Stone.
Grover Lewis | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 8, 1934 San Antonio |
| Died | April 16, 1995 Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Journalist, writer, editor |
| Nationality | American |
| Genre | Non-fiction, poetry |
| Literary movement | New Journalism |
Lewis published two books during his lifetime: I'll Be There in the Morning If I Live, a book of poetry, and Academy All the Way, a collection of essays he wrote for Rolling Stone. In 2005, the University of Texas Press released a compendium of his entire career entitled Splendor in the Short Grass, edited by and with an introduction by Jan Reid and W.K. Stratton, and with a foreword by Dave Hickey and a remembrance by Robert Draper.
Books
edit- I'll Be There in the Morning If I Live (poetry)
- Academy All The Way (collection)
- Splendor in the Short Grass (collection)
Personal life
editWhen he was 8 years old, his parents, Grover Sr. and Opal, "shot each other to death with a pawnshop pistol".[3]
Lewis was close friends with Gustav Hasford, author of The Short-Timers, the book that was adapted into the feature film Full Metal Jacket. Lewis wrote in-depth essays on Hasford at the height of his notoriety and after his death.
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | The Last Picture Show | Mr. Crawford | |
| 1972 | The Candidate | Himself (Rolling Stone) | (final film role) |
References
edit- ^ Hickey, Dave (June 22, 1995). "Grover Lewis: An Appreciation". The Los Angeles Times.
- ^ "Grover Lewis: The Wittliff Collections". The Wittliff Collections, Texas State University.
- ^ Blount, Roy Jr (April 3, 2005). "'Splendor in the Short Grass': Romancing the Stoned". The New York Times. Retrieved October 3, 2022.