Skip to content

Along Quote by Eric Schlosser

“Since 1966, hundreds of books have been published that follow murderers along their paths of destruction. Every serial killer, it seems, now has a biographer or two.” quote by Eric Schlosser
Download Open image
“Since 1966, hundreds of books have been published that follow murderers along their paths of destruction. Every serial killer, it seems, now has a biographer or two.”

Eric Schlosser

About This Quote

Source Book: The New York Times, 1995 (Article)

The public fascination with serial killers fuels a market for true‑crime biographies, turning murderers into subjects of popular narrative.

In simple terms: People love true‑crime stories about killers.

Key Takeaway

Question the ethics of glorifying murderers.

Themes

media true crime ethics celebrity

Mood

inquisitive analytical

Type

cultural media

When to use this quote

  • documentaries
  • books
  • podcasts
  • education

Key Concepts

culture psychology storytelling commercialization

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why are we drawn to violent stories?
  • How does this affect victims' families?
A Different Perspective

True‑crime can sensationalize violence.

5.0 out of 5 (8 ratings)

More by Eric Schlosser

Explore all 120 Eric Schlosser quotes

More Along quotes

Browse all 1,040 Along quotes