Max Porter is a British novelist known for his literary fiction and horror works, which have been translated into thirty languages. His debut novel, "Grief Is the Thing with Feathers," garnered widespread acclaim, winning the Sunday Times/Peters, Fraser + Dunlop Young Writer of the Year Award, the International Dylan Thomas Prize, and the Europese Literatuurprijs, among others. The book was also shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award and the Goldsmiths Prize. Porter's subsequent novels, including the Booker Prize-longlisted "Lanny" and the critically praised "The Death of Francis Bacon," further cemented his reputation as a distinctive voice in contemporary literature.
Porter's writing often explores themes of grief, identity, and human connection through lyrical prose and experimental storytelling. Beyond novels, he has collaborated across artistic disciplines, creating works such as the short film "All of This Unreal Time" with actor Cillian Murphy and the pamphlet "It’s Going to Be a Bright New Day" with musician Bonny 'Prince' Billy. His theatrical adaptation of "Grief Is the Thing with Feathers," directed by Enda Walsh, premiered in Dublin in 2018. Porter continues to reside in England, where he balances writing with interdisciplinary creative projects.