Nicholas Peter John Hornby (born 17 April 1957) is an English writer. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch (1992) and novels High Fidelity (1995) and About a Boy (1998), all of which were adapted into feature films. Hornby's work frequently touches upon music, sport, and the aimless and obsessive natures of his protagonists. His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide as of 2018. In a 2004 poll for the BBC, Hornby was named the 29th most influential person in British culture. He has received two Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay nominations for An Education (2009), and Brooklyn (2015).
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English novelist, screenwriter, essayist, and film producer (born 1957)
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English novelist, screenwriter, essayist, and film producer (born 1957)
| Born | 1957 |
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- OLID: OL229685A
- BookBrainz: fa9e2a4f-d881-47c4-a13f-4620a9d57c00
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- ISNI: 0000000120964497
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