Lance Morrow, a celebrated essayist, journalist, and esteemed author of several titles for Encounter Books, passed away on November 29, 2024. Renowned for his intellectual curiosity, elegant prose, and moral clarity, Morrow leaves an important legacy in journalism and public thought.

Over a career spanning more than four decades, Morrow became a defining voice at Time magazine during its golden age. He reported on pivotal moments in American history, including the Detroit race riots, Vietnam War, and Watergate, and he became known for his masterful essays. In recent years, Morrow penned regular pieces for the Wall Street Journal and City Journal.

Morrow’s partnership with Encounter yielded two thoughtful books that dealt with different aspects of the American experience with warmth and clarity. In God and Mammon: Chronicles of American Money (2020), Morrow explored how money shapes American culture, identity, and morality. His final book, The Noise of Typewriters: Remembering Journalism (2023), offered a reflection on his storied career at Time and the evolving role of journalists as both chroniclers and shapers of history.

Lance Morrow’s wisdom, wit, and his deep love of American culture will be deeply missed. Learn more about his life and work in obituaries from the Wall Street Journal and City Journal.