About Richard Grant

Richard Grant is a British-born writer and journalist whose work captures the spirit of adventure and the poetry of overlooked places. Known for his immersive, warmly curious approach to travel writing, Grant explores unconventional landscapes and communities—from the lawless mountains of northwestern Mexico to the remote backroads of Mississippi—with humor, empathy, and a sharp eye for the eccentric. His storytelling bridges travel narrative and cultural exploration, revealing how geography shapes identity and how the fringes of society often hold the most compelling human stories. With frequent contributions to publications like the New York Times, Smithsonian, and Men's Journal, Grant has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary travel literature.

Grant's body of work reflects his wandering impulse and willingness to venture into unfamiliar territory. His books include American Nomads, which examines lives lived on the road; God's Middle Finger, a darkly humorous account of travels through dangerous regions of Mexico; Crazy River, chronicling a first descent attempt of a Tanzanian river; and Dispatches from Pluto, about his move to rural Mississippi where he now lives with his wife Mariah. Beyond print, Grant has expanded into television, scripting a BBC documentary based on American Nomads and consulting on the award-winning film Omo Child about ending infanticide in Ethiopia. His career embodies a rare commitment to authentic storytelling that honors both place and the people who inhabit it.