UK author M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize on Monday for his enigmatic novel The End of Everything, which echoes concerns about artificial intelligence in a darkly satirical depiction of post-apocalyptic Britain. Harrison, 81, became the oldest winner of the award, which comes with a £50,000 (US$67,000) prize and a boost in sales and profile for the winner. A veteran of the British science fiction literary scene, it was Harrison’s first time being shortlisted for the coveted prize, which...
M. John Harrison wins the Booker Prize for The End of Everything
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UK author M. John Harrison won the Booker Prize on Monday for his enigmatic novel The End of Everything, which echoes concerns about artificial intelligence in a darkly satirical depiction of post-apocalyptic Britain. Harrison, 81, became the oldest winner of the award, which comes with a £50,000 (US$67,000) prize and a boost in sales and profile for the winner. A veteran of the British science fiction literary scene, it was Harrison’s first time being shortlisted for the coveted prize, which...
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- John Harrison wins the Booker Prize for The End of Everything.
- Harrison, 81, became the oldest winner of the award, which comes with a £50,000 (US$67,000) prize and a boost in sales and profile for the winner.
- A veteran of the British science fiction literary scene, it was Harrison’s first time being shortlisted for the coveted prize, which...
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