Sad news from the world of books this week, as the death of Brooklyn-based author Paul Auster was announced on Wednesday morning.
Starting in the 1970s, Paul Auster published more than 30 books, from memoirs to novels to poetry. Notable works include Moon Place, his New York Trilogy (City of Glass, Ghosts and The Locked Room), Mr. Vertigo and the Booker Prize nominated 4 3 2 1.
We are very sad to hear of the death of Booker Prize shortlistee Paul Auster, whose work touched readers and influenced writers all over the world, and whose generosity was felt in just as many quarters. We extend our condolences to his wife Siri Hustvedt and his family pic.twitter.com/Za0DnW4uwy
— The Booker Prizes (@TheBookerPrizes) May 1, 2024
His novel The Music Of Chance was adapted for the screen in 1993, and he later turned screenwriter with 1995's Smoke and film director with Lulu On The Bridge in 1998, partially filmed in Dublin.
Writer Colum McCann joined Sean on the line from New York to pay tribute to the author - listen above.
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