Larry L. King
Larry L. King was an American playwright, journalist, and novelist, best known for his Tony Award-nominated play "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." He was a prominent figure in the "New Journalism" movement and his work often explored themes related to Texas culture, politics, and personalities. King also wrote numerous magazine articles and fourteen books of fiction and non-fiction.
Awards
['Tony Award nomination for Best Book of a Musical (1979)', 'Emmy Award (1981)', 'Stanley Walker Journalism Award (1973)', 'Mary Goldwater Award (1988)', 'Helen Hayes Award (1989)', 'National Book Award nomination (1972)']
Notable Works
['The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas', 'Confessions of a White Racist', 'Wheeling and Dealing: Confessions of a Capitol Hill Operator', 'The Night Hank Williams Died']
