Order of Irwin Shaw Books

Irwin Shaw was an American novelist and screenwriter known for his works such as The Young Lions, which was adapted into a film featuring Marlon Brando and Montgomery Clift. He also wrote Rich Man, Poor Man, which became a miniseries starring Peter Strauss, Nick Nolte, and Susan Blakely. Shaw began his screenwriting career in 1935 at the young age of 21, with his first produced screenplay being a sports film titled The Big Game. He served in World War II and was part of George Stevens’ film unit. Shaw made his novel debut in 1948 with The Young Lions. Throughout his career, he received two O. Henry Awards. He died in 1984 at the age of 71.