Lost at Sea

Lost at Sea: The Jon Ronson Mysteries is a compelling collection of nonfiction investigations into the odd, unsettling, funny, and deeply human corners of contemporary life. Drawing from articles first published in outlets including The Guardian and GQ, Jon Ronson follows people, movements, and beliefs that exist at the edges of ordinary society. Across 22 pieces, Ronson encounters real-life superheroes, UFO enthusiasts, “indigo children,” celebrity spiritual healers, fans of the Insane Clown Posse, a man attempting atomic science in his kitchen, and the strange legacy of filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. Using his characteristic mix of curiosity, scepticism, empathy, and comic self-awareness, Ronson explores madness, identity, conspiracy, fame, fear, and the extraordinary things people are willing to believe. First published in 2012, the book is ideal for readers of narrative journalism, psychology, and true stories that are stranger than fiction.