Neil Darrow Strauss, also known by the pen names Style and Chris Powles, is an American author and journalist. He has gained recognition for his work as a cultural critic, serving as a former contributing editor at Rolling Stone and a writer for The New York Times. Strauss has authored ten New York Times bestselling books, including notable titles such as The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists, The Truth, and Emergency.
In addition to his solo works, Strauss has coauthored several bestselling books with prominent figures, including The Creative Act with Rick Rubin and I Can't Make This Up with Kevin Hart. His podcast, To Live & Die in LA, achieved significant acclaim, reaching number one on the iTunes charts and being named the best podcast of the year by the Associated Press.
