Michael Shnayerson is an American journalist and author. He is best known for his work as a contributing editor for Vanity Fair magazine, where he has written extensively on topics ranging from politics to business to culture. He has also written several books, including The Contender, a biography of former Vice President Al Gore, and The Car That Could, a history of the electric car. Shnayerson has won numerous awards for his work, including the National Magazine Award for Feature Writing and the Gerald Loeb Award for Business Journalism. He is a graduate of Harvard University and lives in New York City. Shnayerson is a passionate advocate for environmental causes, and his writing often focuses on the intersection of business and the environment. He is a frequent speaker at conferences and universities, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications.