Carl Webber

Carl Weber, born in 1964, is an American author, publisher, and television producer. He established Urban Books, a publishing house, and previously owned Urban Knowledge, a chain of bookstores. Weber's career includes writing and producing various media projects, notably adapting several of his mystery novels into films. These adaptations include 'The Man in 3B' (2015), 'The Preacher's Son' (2017), 'The Choir Director' (2018), and 'Influence' (2020).

Furthermore, Weber is the creator and producer of the television series 'The Family Business,' a crime drama centered on a crime family, which is based on his book series of the same name. The show premiered in 2018 and is ongoing. In 2022, he launched another crime drama series, 'The Black Hamptons.' Weber's educational background includes a B.S. from Virginia State University and an MBA from the University of Virginia. His literary works have achieved recognition, with titles like 'Man on the Run' being a Library Journal pick of the month and 'So You Call Yourself a Man' becoming a Library Journal bestseller.

Carl Weber's journey as an author began in 2000 with the publication of his first book, 'Lookin' for Luv.' He has since authored numerous novels, many of which have garnered critical attention and commercial success. His work has been recognized by publications like Library Journal, which highlighted 'Man on the Run' as a pick of the month and declared 'So You Call Yourself a Man' a bestseller. Weber's influence extends beyond his writing; he is also a publisher, owning Urban Books, and previously owned a chain of bookstores called Urban Knowledge. This dual role as creator and publisher has allowed him significant control over the dissemination of his literary works and those of other authors.

A significant aspect of Carl Weber's career involves the adaptation of his literary works into visual media. Several of his mystery novels have been transformed into films, including 'The Man in 3B' (2015), 'The Preacher's Son' (2017), 'The Choir Director' (2018), and 'Influence' (2020). Beyond film, Weber has made a substantial impact on television. He created and produced the crime family drama series 'The Family Business,' which is derived from his popular book series. The show first aired in 2018 and has continued for subsequent seasons. In 2022, Weber expanded his television ventures by creating the crime drama series 'The Black Hamptons.'