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Max Barry


Australia (b.1973)

MAX BARRY is an Australian, for which he apologizes. He is the author of the cult hit Syrup, although he spelled his name "Maxx" for that novel "because it seemed like a funny joke about marketing, and I failed to realize everyone would assume I was a pretentious asshole." He was born on March 18, 1973 and lives in Melbourne, Australia, where he writes full-time, the advantage being that he can do it while wearing only boxer shorts.
 


Genres: Science Fiction
 
Novels
   Syrup (1999)
   Jennifer Government (2003)
   Company (2006)
   Machine Man (2011)
   Lexicon (2013)
   Providence (2020)
   The 22 Murders Of Madison May (2021)
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Books containing stories by Max Barry
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The Year's Best Science Fiction Vol. 2 (2021)
(Year's Best Science Fiction )
edited by
Jonathan Strahan
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Hint Fiction (2010)
An Anthology of Stories in 25 Words or Fewer
edited by
Robert Swartwood

Awards
2013 Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel : Lexicon

Award nominations
2021 Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee) : The 22 Murders Of Madison May
2014 John W. Campbell Memorial Award (nominee) : Lexicon
2013 Aurealis Award for Best Fantasy Novel (nominee) : Lexicon
2011 Aurealis Award for Best Science Fiction Novel (nominee) : Machine Man
2004 John W. Campbell Memorial Award (nominee) : Jennifer Government


Max Barry recommends
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Mickey7 (2022)
(Mickey7, book 1)
Edward Ashton
"Fun, thoughtful, and immensely personable, Mickey7 is a brisk, spirited sci-fi romp with alien intelligences, extra lives, and a little romance, too. Hugely enjoyable."
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Several People Are Typing (2021)
Calvin Kasulke
"A brilliant, laugh-out-loud funny slice of unglued genius about the triumphs and tyranny of the online workplace. Deliciously weird and wonderfully real... a must-read for anyone who's ever suspected that the people on the other side of the screen are not all there."
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A Deadly Business (2008)
(Jack Susko Mystery, book 1)
Lenny Bartulin
"A witty, engaging romp, stuffed full of beguiling characters and bulging with wry humor. Charming, cheeky, and immensely readable."

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