Raphael Selbourne
Raphael Selbourne (born 1968 in Oxford, England)[1] is a British writer. His debut novel Beauty was awarded the 2009 Costa First Novel Award[2][3] and the McKitterick Prize in 2010.
Background
Born in Oxford, his father is political commentator David Selbourne.[1] He grew up in Oxford and studied Politics at the University of Sussex before moving to Italy.[1] He lived in the West Midlands for many years, the setting for his debut novel Beauty[2] and now teaches in a prison in the South of England.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Raphael Selbourne". Tindal Street Press. 2009. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ a b Jackson, Lorne (2010-01-15). "Raphael Selbourne shines a light on hidden world in Beauty". Birmingham Post. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
- ^ "Beauty by Raphael Selbourne wins 2009 Costa First Novel Award". Tindal Street Press. 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2011-12-31.
