Victor D. LaValle
Victor D. LaValle
b. 1972-02-03 · From United States- Books
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Victor LaValle is an American author of horror, fantasy and literary fiction. He published the story collection Slapboxing with Jesus in 1999, followed by novels including The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, The Changeling and Lone Women, and the novella The Ballad of Black Tom, a retelling of an H. P. Lovecraft story.
He has also written comics, including Victor LaValle's Destroyer. His honours include the Whiting Award, a Guggenheim Fellowship, the Shirley Jackson Award and the World Fantasy Award. He teaches writing at Columbia University's School of the Arts.
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Victor LaValle is widely recognized for his unique blend of horror, fantasy, and literary fiction, often reimagining classic tales with a contemporary lens. His novella "The Ballad of Black Tom" is a notable example, offering a response to H.P. Lovecraft's work.
Yes, his novel "The Changeling" was adapted into a television series for Apple TV+.
For readers interested in his horror and fantasy work, "The Ballad of Black Tom" or "The Changeling" are excellent starting points. If you prefer a more literary approach with speculative elements, "Big Machine" is a strong choice.
Yes. Victor LaValle received a Whiting Award for fiction in 2004, one of the career honours listed on the Whiting Foundation's winners page and in his Wikipedia entry. He also held a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2010.