Gary Lachman is the author of several books on the link between consciousness, culture, and the Western esoteric tradition. He writes for numerous publications in the United States and United Kingdom and lectures frequently on his work in the US, the UK, and Europe. His books have been translated into a dozen languages, and he has appeared in numerous documentaries. A founding member of the rock group Blondie, as Gary Valentine he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2006. Born in New Jersey, since 1996 he has lived in London. Visit his website at garylachman.co.uk.