Max Porter
Max Porter is a British author known for his innovative storytelling and exploration of themes such as grief and identity. Born in High Wycombe in 1981, he gained widespread recognition for his debut novel, 'Grief Is the Thing with Feathers.' His latest work, 'Shy,' is set to be released on February 18, 2025, and features the story of a teenager's poignant journey, showcasing his unique narrative style.
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Max Porter wrote 'Shy', which Chiara Gamberale found impactful.
Chiara Gamberale: «A volte mi sento sola da morire. La maternità mi aveva tolto le idee. Ho avuto un’adolescenza autolesionista»
Italy· 2026-01-30
Max Porter is the author of the novella on which the film The Thing With Feathers is based.
‘Cillian Murphy’s manifestation of Crow on stage was a great thing’ – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-11-09
Max Porter is the author of the acclaimed novella 'Shy', which the film 'Steve' is based on.
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Israel· 2025-10-07
Max Porter is the author of the novel that inspired the film Steve.
‘They were so feral’: Cillian Murphy, Tracey Ullman and cast on nose-breaking remand school drama Steve | Film
United Kingdom· 2025-09-24
Steve was based on the 2023 novella, Shy, written by Max Porter.
I'm nothing like Tommy, says Cillian MurphyUnited Kingdom· 2025-09-20
Max Porter is among the writers who have signed a letter urging President Macron to reinstate the evacuation program for artists.
Slovita pisateljska imena pozivajo k humanosti
Slovenia· 2025-09-17
Max Porter is the author of the bestselling novella Shy, which the film Steve is based on.
TIFF schedule today: Sydney Sweeney’s Christy, Matthew McConaughey’s The Lost Bus and Cillian Murphy’s Steve to premiere at festival
Canada· 2025-09-05
Max Porter is the writer of the film Steve.
Cillian Murphy’s new film to have its European premiere in Cork – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-07-28
Max Porter is the author of the novella 'Grief is the Thing with Feathers' which is being adapted for the stage.
Max Porter’s Grief is the Thing with Feathers – Belvoir St Theatre Sydney 2025
Australia· 2025-07-25
Max Porter described Deepa Bhasthi's work as a 'radical translation' at the award ceremony.
Index - Kultúr - Sokszor kapásból elutasítják, most mégis győzedelmeskedni tudott
Hungary· 2025-05-30
Max Porter announced Heart Lamp as the winner of the International Booker Prize.
Banu Mushtaq: A story born under a banyan tree in my village can cast its shadow across the world | Bengaluru News
India· 2025-05-22Max Porter commented on the uniqueness and beauty of Heart Lamp.
Livro de contos traduzido do canarês vence prémio Booker Internacional | Livros
Portugal· 2025-05-22
Max Porter praised 'Heart Lamp' as something genuinely new for English readers.
Who is Banu Mushtaq? ‘Heart Lamp’ author who won International Booker Prize 2025 | Bengaluru NewsIndia· 2025-05-21Max Porter is the chair of this year’s judges for the International Booker Prize.
Banu Mushtaq’s ‘Heart Lamp,’ a Story Collection, Wins International Booker Prize
United States· 2025-05-21
Max Porter announced the winning book at a ceremony in London’s Tate Modern.
Indian author and translators are first to win with a short story collection – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-05-21
Author Max Porter, who chaired the 2025 judging panel, revealed the victorious book.
Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq wins International Booker Prize 2025 | India NewsIndia· 2025-05-20Max Porter was featured in Dua Lipa's interviews on YouTube.
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Pakistan· 2025-05-18
Max Porter is the British author whose novella inspired the production presented at the festival.
Obrátiť list je iba pre hlupákov. Bolesti po smrti milovaného sa nikdy celkom nezbavíte
Slovakia· 2025-05-12
Max Porter is an author known for his experimental writing style that defies traditional categorization.
La tria per Sant Jordi 2025 dels crítics de Quadern | Literatura
Spain· 2025-04-20
Max Porter believes that the list celebrates literary works created in translation and prompts discussions about humanity.
Index - Kultúr - Huszonheten meghaltak, miközben a La Manche csatornán próbáltak átkelniHungary· 2025-04-16
Max Porter is the chair of the 2025 judging panel for the International Booker Prize.
Andrew Krivák wins Moth Poetry Prize – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-04-12
Max Porter is one of the writers whose texts are included in Dorothy Cross's book, Kinship: Home.
‘It’s like the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. His body represents us all’ – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-03-22
Max Porter is the author of the book that inspired the film 'Bridkost je stvar s peresi'.
Letos na platnu več filmskih priredb, med njimi Belo se pere na devetdesetSlovenia· 2025-03-13
Max Porter, the chair of this year's jury, discussed the selection of many short books.
Index - Kultúr - Kilépett a bántalmazó kapcsolatából, majd egy nő karjai között találta magátHungary· 2025-03-03
Max Porter is the chair of the jury for the International Booker Prize 2025.
Міжнародна Букерівська премія 2025 - довгий список номінантів
Ukraine· 2025-03-01
Max Porter is the chair of the 2025 International Booker Prize panel.
Palestinian author Ibtisam Azem’s The Book of Disappearance longlisted for International Booker Prize - CulturePakistan· 2025-02-26
Max Porter is the chair of the jury that praised Roemer's work.
Astrid Roemer maakt kans op International Booker Prize – de Ware Tijd
Suriname· 2025-02-26Max Porter is the president of the jury for the 2025 Booker International Prize.
Booker Internacional revela 13 nomeados que mostram que “o mundo está a pensar” | LivrosPortugal· 2025-02-25
Porter is the author and judging chair who hopes the longlist will exhilarate readers.
All 13 writers on International Booker longlist are first-time nominees | International Booker prizeUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-25Max Porter, the jury president, emphasized that this year's selection is unconventional and reflects the diversity and complexity of the modern world.
Premieră pentru literatura română: Romanul „Solenoid” de Mircea Cărtărescu, pe lista lungă International Booker Prize
Romania· 2025-02-25