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Quentin S. Crisp (born 1972) is a British writer of fiction, essays and poetry. His fiction often has a supernatural dimension, an otherworldly atmosphere or imaginative plot elements that defy a materialist view of realism. Unlike the better-known personality of the same name, this Quentin Crisp was given the name at birth but, being younger, must use his middle initial to disambiguate.[1][2] Originally from North Devon, Crisp now lives in London. He has a bachelor's degree in Japanese from the University of Durham, a master's degree in philosophy from Birkbeck College, and has spent two periods living in Japan, and Japanese literature is a significant influence in his work.
Crisp was responsible for the Chômu Press, publishing fiction by contemporary authors.[3]
Crisp also writes lyrics, which have been recorded by Kodagain.
His novella Shrike was a 2009 Shirley Jackson Award finalist.[4] The book's introduction claims that it is the first I-novel written in English.[5]
- ^ Russell, R. B. (2023). Fifty Forgotten Books. And Other Stories. p. 220
- ^ Snuggly Books, Aiaigasa, author biography, https://www.snugglybooks.co.uk/aiagasa/
- ^ Chômu Press, https://chomupress.com/
- ^ 2009 Shirley Jackson Awards Winners Archived July 31, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Tuttle, Lisa (2009). Shrike, 'Introduction'. PS Publishing. p. viii