In the organizer's words:

Hardly anyone has such an affectionate view of everyday human misadventures as Nick Hornby - and hardly anyone describes the pitfalls of modern life with such humor and precision. Since his acclaimed debut Fever Pitch, which incidentally laid the foundations for a whole new genre - fan literature - Hornby has thrilled an international audience. With unforgettable novels such as About A Boy, High Fidelity and A Long Way Down, he created characters who teeter between failure and hope and touch us precisely in their incompleteness. As a screenwriter and playwright - most recently with the trenchant stage play State of the Union - he also demonstrates his flair for dialog full of wit and warmth. Hornby knows all about the tragicomic aspects of human existence. Time to take a look at his entire oeuvre and celebrate it. Gerd Köster will read samples from his books. Moderator: Philipp Schwenke

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