Part autobiography, part comedy, part incisive analysis of insanity, hornbys awardwinning memoir captures the fever pitch of fandomits agony and ecstasy, its community, its defining role in thousands of young mens coming of age stories. Fever pitch by nick hornby 1998, paperback for sale. About a boy is a logical extension of hornbys territory, combining the humour and keen perception of his earlier books with a harsher set of facts, a north london landscape slightly reminiscent. Author nick hornby has a definite skill for conversation, drawing relatable people, and infusing it all with plenty of bone dry quips and emotional engagement. Background and early years englishman nick hornby was born on april 17, 1957, in redhill. His notable books included the novels high fidelity and. Books by nick hornby author of high fidelity goodreads. Timesmachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Nick hornby was born in 1957 and worked as a teacher before becoming a fulltime writer. I know what youve been reading for the last ten years, so id say were more than acquaintances now and i dont browse similar sections in the bookstore. Whether writing about male obsessions or insecurity. Todo por una chica compactos anagrama spanish edition by hornby, nick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Top 198 books published in 1998 that people have added on goodreads. A funny, intelligent, generous novel in which an incompetent man and an impossible youth learn to depend on each other. He is also the author of songbook, a finalist for a national book critics circle award, and editor of the shortstory collection speaking with the angel. Will 36, single, lonely, in search of a girlfriend and a life meets marcus 12, lonely, in search of happiness for himself and his suicidal mother. Nick hornby lives and works in highbury, north london.
About a boy is a 1998 coming of age novel written by british writer nick hornby which has sold over a million copies. You seem to have nothing in common and yet, somehow, it feels totally right. Sep 23, 2018 both books were made into films, extending their authors popularity to a whole new audience. Nick hornby has been a soccer fan since the moment he was conceived. Nick hornby s feckless hero gives life lessons to a 12yearold misfit. Nick hornbys novels show significance of music and it is most probably evolved from the importance of music in his own life. Nick hornby books are great when you want to read something that will entertain you, wont require you to keep a dictionary nearby to find out what numerous long words mean, but isnt a piece of mind numbingly dumb fluff. Part autobiography, part comedy, part incisive analysis of insanity, hornby s awardwinning memoir captures the fever pitch of fandomits agony and ecstasy, its community, its defining role in thousands of young mens coming of age stories.
See the article in its original context from december 6, 1998, section 7, page 65 buy reprints. I fell in love with football as i was later to fall in love with women. Discover the bestselling books which chart the lives, loves and. Nick hornby about a boy penguin books penguin books published by the penguin group penguin books ltd, 80 strand, london wc2r 0rl. Ranking nick hornby s 12 bestworst books and movies. An extremely talented novelist, screenwriter, and lyricist, nick hornby has enjoyed a number of notable achievements since he started his career in 1992. Nick hornby was born april 17, 1957 in redhill, surrey england. Nick hornby is the author of seven internationally bestselling novels funny girl, high fidelity, about a boy, how to be good, a long way down, slam and juliet, naked and several works of nonfiction including fever pitch, songbook and ten years in the tub. Forster award from the american academy of arts and letters. Nick hornby is the author of seven internationally bestselling novels funny girl, high.
About a boy is a logical extension of hornby s territory, combining the humour and keen perception of his earlier books with a harsher set of facts, a north london landscape slightly reminiscent. Hornbys short story collection includes faith 1998, not a star 2000 and otherwise pandemonium 2005. The stories all take place in north london, and are mainly about relationships. He received a nomination for an oscar for this screenplay. His notable books included the novels high fidelity and about a boy and the autobiographical fever pitch. The numberone bestseller nick hornby explores childhood, adolescence and adulthood through the ups and downs of football in the millioncopyselling, william hill sports book of the year winner, fever pitch. Butdespite his interests in sports, biographies, and dickens our tastes have dovetailed quite a few times.
His screenplay for the film an education was nominated for an academy award. Nick hornby, first edition abebooks shop for books, art. Hornby remains a major donor to the charity and is still involved as a vice president. The first three books have been made into successful films. Hornby is bestknown books are the internationally bestselling novels high fidelity, about a boy, how to be.
Nick hornby tells moving, funny and insightful stories exploring how we live now. Nick hornby was born on april 17, 1957 in maidenhead, england. High fidelity by nick hornby, a long way down by nick hornby, about a boy by nick hornby, how to be good by nick hornby, slam. His wealth was primarily acquired from the books he has written such as fever pitch, about a boy, high fidelity, lonely avenue, and speaking with an angel.
His work has mainly been focused on sports and music. Nick hornby was directly involved in the creation of the charity ambitious about autism, then known as treehouse trust, and its school treehouse school, as a result of trying to find specialist education for his son danny. Nick hornby, first edition abebooks shop for books. A novel 98 edition 9781573229579 by nick hornby for up to 90% off at. His second novel, about a boy, published in 1998, is about two boys marcus. Apr 12, 2005 nick hornby has been a soccer fan since the moment he was conceived. In about a boy, the popular british actor hugh grant plays the character of will. Hornbys second book, fever pitch, also published in 1992, is an. Hornby has since produced several works of fiction and nonfiction and has also written several screenplays, receiving oscar nods for an education and brooklyn. Nick hornby has 79 books on goodreads with 970610 ratings.
You find yourself, if not identifying with the main character, then at least recognising yourself or someone you know. Fever pitch by nick hornby 1998, paperback for sale online. Nick hornby is the author of several internationally bestselling novels including high fidelity, about a boy, and a long way down, as well as several works of nonfiction, including fever pitch, songbook, and ten years in the tub. Nick hornby is the author of the novels a long way down, how to be good a new york times bestseller, high fidelity, and about a boy, and of the memoir fever pitch. Nick hornby books list of books by author nick hornby. Novelist, screenwriter, columnist and short story writer michael chabon was born may 24, 1963 in washington, dc. Jul 07, 1998 july 7, 1998, section e, page 7 buy reprints. The novel was later adapted into a feature film in 2002 and a television series in 2014. Nick hornby has 74 books on goodreads with 971732 ratings. Smith award for fiction, and in 2003 he was honoured with the writers writer award at the orange word international writers festival. Set in 1993 london, about a boy features two main protagonists.
Nick hornby, british novelist, screenwriter, and essayist known for his sharply comedic, popculturedrenched depictions of dissatisfied adulthood as well as for his music and literary criticism. He is a writer and producer, known for brooklyn 2015, an education 2009 and wild 2014. His books are fever pitch 1992, high fidelity 1995 and about a boy 1998. Nick hornbys feckless hero gives life lessons to a 12yearold misfit. Nicholas peter john hornby born 17 april 1957 is an english writer and lyricist. Will freeman, a 36yearold bachelor, and marcus brewer, an incongruous. About a boy is a sweet, charming, and dryly humorous novel, one that was a joy to read. Then, when and where you least expect it, you meet someone new. The band is also mentioned several times in the book. Nick hornby a humorous memoir by an obsessed british soccer fan captures the intensity of a sports lover who measures his life in seasons rather than years. Sep 24, 2015 i know what youve been reading for the last ten years, so id say were more than acquaintances now and i dont browse similar sections in the bookstore. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read fever pitch.
Nick hornby is the author of six internationally bestselling novels high fidelity, about a boy, how to be good, a long way down, slam and juliet, naked and several works of nonfiction including fever pitch, songbook and ten years in the tub, a collection of his stuff ive been reading columns from the believer. Journalist and bestselling novelist nick hornby is best known for his portraits of dysfunctional peter pans clueless postmodern males in various stages of arrested development who discover, often to their chagrin, that growing up is a process involving far more than the passage of time. Watch the animated teaser and listen to penguin uks extended audio interview with nick. Apr, 2020 nick hornby, british novelist, screenwriter, and essayist known for his sharply comedic, popculturedrenched depictions of dissatisfied adulthood as well as for his music and literary criticism. Many of his novels have made their way onto the screen, often translating to as much critical acclaim as his insightful books. How to be good by hornby, nick and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
About a boy is a 1998 coming of age novel written by british writer nick hornby which has sold. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or. A collection of stories about characters who reject the bland conformity of. Nick hornby is the author of several internationally bestselling novels including high. Father of invention about a boy by nick hornby, gollancz. He grew up in the suburbs of columbia, maryland with his parents robert, a physician, lawyer.
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