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M. John Harrison

M. John Harrison is an English author and critic, born on 26 July 1945 in Rugby. Honours include Otherwise Award, Tähtivaeltaja Award and Arthur C. Clarke Award.

The Bookish Elf has reviewed 1 book by M. John Harrison, mostly dystopian and literary fiction, published by Serpent's Tail, first published in 2026.

Born 26 July 1945, RugbyFrom United Kingdom
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Books reviewed1
Our average3.0★from 1 rated
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The End of Everything cover
The End of Everything2026 · ★ 3.0
GenresDystopian 1Literary Fiction 1Science Fiction 1PublishersSerpent's Tail

Awards & honours

5 recorded
Arthur C. Clarke Award2007Philip K. Dick Award2008Tähtivaeltaja Award2005Otherwise Award2002

Literary prizes

Philip K. Dick Award 2008Tähtivaeltaja Award 2005

Genre awards

Arthur C. Clarke Award 2007Otherwise Award 2002

Honours & fellowships

Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature 2025

Books

1 book
The End of Everything cover
The End of Everything2026 · ★ 3.0

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How many M. John Harrison books has The Bookish Elf reviewed?

We have reviewed 1 book by M. John Harrison: The End of Everything.

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