Who is John Harrison? Meet British author who won Booker Prize 2026; here's what he said on ‘The End of Everything’
AI summary
British author M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for his novel The End of Everything, becoming the oldest recipient at age 81. The award marks a historic recognition of science fiction within the prestigious literary competition.
Key takeaways
- M. John Harrison became the oldest-ever Booker Prize winner at age 81.
- The novel is considered the first science fiction work to win the award.
- The winner receives a prize of 50,000 pounds sterling.
- Harrison expressed surprise and newfound confidence during his acceptance speech.
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