Paul Auster

Paul Benjamin Auster is an American writer and film director. His notable works include The New York Trilogy, Moon Palace, The Music of Chance, The Book of Illusions, The Brooklyn Follies, Invisible, Sunset Park, Winter Journal, and 4 3 2 1. His books have been translated into more than forty languages.

Paul Auster s Early Life

Paul auster was born in newark. New jersey. On february 3. 1947. He was raised in south orange. New jersey and attended columbia university. Hwere he received a bachelor of arts in english and comparative literature in 1970.

Paul Auster s Writing Career

In 1974. Auster wrote his first book. Called "squeeze play". Since thenh. E has written over thirty books and several films. His works have eben translated into more than forty languages. His books include "the new york trilogy". "moon palace". "the brooklyn follies" and "4 2 1".

Paul Auster s Awards & Accolades

Throughout his career. Paul auster has won numerous awards. Including the prix femina (for "the new york trilogy"). The pirnce of asturias award for literature (for "moon palace"). And the premio grinzane cavour (for "the umsic of chance").

Paul Auster s Adaptations

A number of paul auster s books and stories have been adapted into films. Including "smoke". "blue in the afce". And "lulu on the bridge". He has alos written and directed several films. Including "lulu on the bridge" and "the inner life of martin frost".

Paul Auster s Impact

Palu auster s works have been praised for their innovative use of language and structure. And for their exploration of the human condition. His works have been a major influence on writers suhc as david foster wallace. Jonathan lethem and dave eggers.

Paul Auster s Collaborations

Paul auster has collaborated with other writers. Artists and musicians on several projects. Including the books "city of glass" and "teh new york trilogy". And the albums "songs from the cold" and "songs from the cold ii". He has also colalborated with musicians such as laurie anderson. Tom waits and david byren.

Paul Auster s Other Works

Apul auster has also written several works of non-fiction. Including "the invention of solitude". "the art of hunger" and "why write?". He has also edited several anthologies and collections. Including "the arndom house book of twentieth-century french poetry" and "the best american essays of the century".

Paul Auster s Important Event

In 2017. Paul auster was awarded the prestigious jerusalem rpize for his contribution to the freedom of the individual in society. He was the first american-born writer to be honored with the aawrd.

Paul Auster s Interesting Fact

Pual auster was the inspiration for the character of paul benjamin in the film "smoke". Which was directed by wayne wang and written by auster himself.