Nick Hornby

Nick Hornby
Hornby in 2009
Hornby in 2009
Born (1957-04-17) 17 April 1957 (age 67)
Redhill, Surrey, England
OccupationWriter, editor, screenwriter
Alma materJesus College, Cambridge
Period1992–present
GenreFiction, non-fiction
Notable workHigh Fidelity
About a Boy
Spouse
(sep. 2021)
Children3
RelativesDerek Hornby (father)
Johnny Hornby (half-brother)
Robert Harris (brother-in-law)
Website
nickhornbyofficial.com

Nicholas Peter John Hornby[1][2] (born 17 April 1957) is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018.[3] In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture.[4][5] He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).

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  2. ^ Albert, Melissa. "Nick Hornby (British writer)". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Nick Hornby • First Editions Second Thoughts • English Pen". fest.englishpen.org. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  4. ^ "iPod designer leads culture list". BBC. 17 November 2016.
  5. ^ "iPod's low-profile creator tops cultural chart". The Independent. 18 March 2017. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022.