Ellin Stein

About the Author

Ellin Stein is a seasoned journalist and author whose incisive explorations of comedy and cultural rebellion have earned her a devoted readership. With a career spanning decades in entertainment writing, she has contributed to prestigious outlets like The New York Times and The Village Voice, where her sharp analyses illuminated the undercurrents of American humor. Stein's debut book, 'That's Not Funny, That's Sick: The National Lampoon and the Comedy Insurgents Who Captured the Mainstream,' chronicles the revolutionary spirit of the National Lampoon team and their transformative impact on mainstream comedy during the 1970s. Drawing on extensive interviews and archival research, she vividly captures the era's irreverent energy and its lasting legacy. Stein resides in New York City, continuing to dissect the intersections of satire, society, and show business with her trademark wit and depth.