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Kazuo Ishiguro

Nobel Prize-Winning Novelist, Screenwriter & Musician; Known for "The Remains of the Day" & "Never Let Me Go"

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Kazuo Ishiguro Biography

Kazuo Ishiguro, an accomplished British novelist, screenwriter, musician, and short-story writer, has had a prolific career marked by significant recognition and awards. His works, such as "The Remains of the Day," "Never Let Me Go," and "Klara and the Sun," have garnered global acclaim. Notably, "The Remains of the Day" won the Booker Prize in 1989, and "Never Let Me Go" was named the best 2005 novel by Time magazine. Furthermore, Ishiguro's novel "An Artist of the Floating World" explores themes set in an unnamed Japanese city during the Occupation of Japan, demonstrating his interest in values and ideals being tested in pre-war and postwar settings.

In 2017, Ishiguro's remarkable body of work was recognized with the Nobel Prize in Literature, attributed to his novels of great emotional force. His works often utilize first-person narratives and are predominantly set in the past, offering readers a unique perspective on historical contexts and events. In 2018, Ishiguro was appointed Knight Bachelor for services to literature, magnifying his contribution to the literary world. His most recent novel, "Klara and the Sun," published in 2021, was longlisted for the Booker Prize, underscoring his continued relevance and mastery in contemporary literature.

Beyond his work as a novelist, Ishiguro has also made significant strides in the film industry, adapting the screenplay for the 2022 British film Living, which received an Academy Award nomination in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. Additionally, he has co-written several songs for jazz singer Stacey Kent, displaying his versatility across different artistic mediums. Ishiguro, who is also a serious cinephile and admirer of Bob Dylan, continues to make public appearances at literary festivals and events, sharing his profound insights on literature and the creative process.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 05/21/2024.

Kazuo Ishiguro Videos

  • Kazuo Ishiguro: The Waterstones Interview
    Kazuo Ishiguro: The Waterstones Interview
    To mark the publication of Klara and the Sun, the first novel from Kazuo Ishiguro since winning the Nobel Prize for Literature, we have a special...
  • Kazuo Ishiguro, Nobel Prize in Literature 2017: Official interview
    Kazuo Ishiguro, Nobel Prize in Literature 2017: Official interview
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Kazuo Ishiguro Books

  • Klara and the Sun
    Klara and the Sun
  • Never Let Me Go
    Never Let Me Go
  • The Unconsoled
    The Unconsoled
  • The Remains of the Day
    The Remains of the Day
  • A Pale View of Hills
    A Pale View of Hills

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