Mark Haddon
Mark Haddon
b. 26 September 1962 · From United Kingdom- Books
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Mark Haddon (born 26 September 1962, Northampton) is an English novelist, poet, illustrator and screenwriter. He studied English at Merton College, Oxford, and worked with people with disabilities before writing for children, beginning with Gilbert's Gobstopper in 1987.
His first novel for adults, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time (2003), won the Whitbread Book of the Year Award and the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize, and was adapted into a stage play that won a Tony Award.
His other books include A Spot of Bother (2006), The Red House (2012), the story collection The Pier Falls (2016) and The Porpoise (2019).
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Mark Haddon is widely recognized for his novel "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," which brought him significant critical acclaim and commercial success.
While "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time" has been adapted into a highly successful stage play, there is no film adaptation of his work.
Mark Haddon often explores themes of perception and communication, frequently employing unique narrative voices that offer distinct perspectives on the world.