About
Chuck Palahniuk, born in 1962 in Pasco, Washington, is an American writer known for his transgressive and satirical novels. Graduating in journalism from the University of Oregon in 1986, he worked as a diesel mechanic before dedicating himself to writing. His debut novel, Fight Club (1996), won the Oregon Book Award and was adapted into a film in 1999. He has published numerous other novels, including Survivor, Choke, Lullaby, and Haunted, as well as essays. His style is characterized by staccato prose and dark, subversive themes.
* 1962-02-21
Major works
- Fight Club (1996)novel
- Survivor (1999)novel
- Invisible Monsters (1999)novel
- Choke (2001)novel
- Lullaby (2002)novel
Key milestones
- 1986Graduates with a degree in journalism from the University of Oregon.
- 1996Publishes his debut novel, Fight Club, which wins the Oregon Book Award in 1997.
- 1999The film Fight Club, directed by David Fincher, is released.
Themes
social satiretransgressionidentityconsumerismviolence
Sources: oregonencyclopedia.org · catdir.loc.gov · wwnorton.co.uk