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Sjón
Born in Reykjavik in 1962, Sjón is a celebrated Icelandic novelist. He won the Nordic Council's Literary Prize for The Blue Fox (the Nordic countries' equivalent of the Man Booker ...view moreBorn in Reykjavik in 1962, Sjón is a celebrated Icelandic novelist. He won the Nordic Council's Literary Prize for The Blue Fox (the Nordic countries' equivalent of the Man Booker Prize) and From the Mouth of the Whale was shortlisted for the International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award and the Independent Foreign Fiction Prize. His latest novel Moonstone -The Boy Who Never Was was awarded the 2013 Icelandic Literary Prize. Also a poet, librettist and lyricist, Sjón has written nine poetry collections, four opera librettos and lyrics for various artists. In 2001 he was nominated for an Oscar for his lyrics in the film Dancer in the Dark. Sjón’s novels have been published in thirty-five languages.view less
Books by Sjón
Don't Panic, I'm Islamic: Words and Pictures on How to Stop Worrying and Learn to Love the Alien Next Door El chico que nunca existió Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Maravillas del crepúsculo Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5