David Peace | |
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 Peace in 2010 | |
| Born | 1967 (age 56–57) Dewsbury, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Alma mater | Manchester Polytechnic |
| Genre | Novel |
| Notable works | West Riding Quartet The Damned Utd Tokyo Trilogy |
David Peace (born 1967) is an English writer. Best known for his UK-set novels Red Riding Quartet (1999–2002), GB84 (2004), The Damned Utd (2006), and Red or Dead (2013), Peace was named one of the Best of Young British Novelists by Granta in their 2003 list.[1] His books often deal with themes of mental breakdown or derangement in the face of extreme circumstances. In an interview with David Mitchell, he stated: "I was drawn to writing about individuals and societies in moments that are often extreme, and often at times of defeat, be they personal or broader, or both. I believe that in such moments, during such times, in how we react and how we live, we learn who we truly are, for better or worse."[2]
- ^ "Granta best Young British Novelists 2003: News". The Guardian. London. 2003. Retrieved 27 January 2008.
- ^ "David Mitchell meets David Peace: 'I've slowed down. I can't believe I published eight books in 10 years'". The Guardian. 23 March 2018. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 21 March 2023.