Andrew Smith is an American-born British journalist and nonfiction author known for works on technology, space exploration, and cultural history.
Born on February 10, 1961, Andrew Smith is a journalist and nonfiction writer with origins in America but now based in Britain. He currently resides in New York.
Smith has authored several notable books. His work "Totally Wired: on the Trail of the Great Dotcom Swindle" delves into the early days of the World Wide Web and the dotcom bubble, focusing on Josh Harris's involvement. Another book, "Moondust: In Search of the Men Who Fell to Earth," chronicles his journey across the United States to connect with the nine American astronauts who walked on the Moon between 1969 and 1972. His most recent publication, "Devil in the Stack: Searching for the Soul of the New Machine," was released in 2024.
Beyond his books, Smith has also produced documentaries for BBC Four. "Being Neil Armstrong" explores the personal history of the first man on the Moon through his travels in America. "To Kill a Mockingbird at 50" examines the evolution of Monroeville, Alabama, the town that served as the inspiration for Harper Lee's famous novel.