Gerbrand
Bakker
Years: 2025
Born in 1962, Gerbrand Bakker is a celebrated Dutch author whose diverse background enriches his literary voice. After studying Dutch language and literature, he began his career as a subtitler for nature films before discovering his passion for gardening. Bakker is the third son of a Dutch farmer and has also worked as a landscape gardener and an ice speedskating trainer.
Bakker’s literary acclaim includes winning the prestigious 2010 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel The Twin (Vintage, 2009) and the 2013 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Detour (Vintage, 2013). His other notable works include June and the recent release, The Hairdresser’s Son.
In exciting news, The Detour is set to be adapted into a film, scheduled to be shot in Wales in 2025. In addition to his novels, Bakker contributes to the literary world as a columnist and translator, further showcasing his multifaceted talents.
Born in 1962, Gerbrand Bakker is a celebrated Dutch author whose diverse background enriches his literary voice. After studying Dutch language and literature, he began his career as a subtitler for nature films before discovering his passion for gardening. Bakker is the third son of a Dutch farmer and has also worked as a landscape gardener and an ice speedskating trainer.
Bakker’s literary acclaim includes winning the prestigious 2010 International IMPAC Dublin Literary Award for his novel The Twin (Vintage, 2009) and the 2013 Independent Foreign Fiction Prize for The Detour (Vintage, 2013). His other notable works include June and the recent release, The Hairdresser’s Son.
In exciting news, The Detour is set to be adapted into a film, scheduled to be shot in Wales in 2025. In addition to his novels, Bakker contributes to the literary world as a columnist and translator, further showcasing his multifaceted talents.
