Nicholas Peter John Hornby (born 17 April 1957) is an English writer and lyricist. He is best known for his memoir Fever Pitch and novels High Fidelity and About a Boy, 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.
Nick Hornby
Author details
- Aliases:
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Nicholas Peter John Hornby, Nik Khornbi
- Born:
- June 28, 1957
External links
Books by Nick Hornby
McSweeney's Mammoth Treasury of Thrilling Tales
by Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Dave Eggers, and 15 others
