Michel Faber is a Dutch writer born on April 13, 1960 in The Hague, Netherlands. He is best known for his novel The Crimson Petal and the White, as well as his O. Henry Prize winning short story "Bye Bye Natalia". He has also written several other acclaimed works of long and short fiction.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $85 million (2024)
Michel Faber, a renowned novelist primarily known in the Netherlands, is projected to have a net worth of $85 million by the year 2024. Faber, a highly acclaimed author recognized for his literary contributions, has gained widespread acclaim for his novels. With a remarkable ability to captivate readers with his storytelling prowess, Faber's success has played a significant role in accumulating his substantial wealth. Through his unique narrative style and gripping plots, Faber has solidified his position as a prominent figure in the literary world, making him an admired and sought-after author.
About
Perhaps most famous for his novel The Crimson Petal and the White, this Dutch Writer also penned the O. Henry Prize winning short story "Bye Bye Natalia" and several other acclaimed works of long and short fiction.
Before Fame
Before beginning his literary career, he graduated from the University of Melbourne and worked for a decade as a nurse. He published his first short story collection, Some Rain Must Fall, in 1998 and his debut novel, Under the Skin, in 2000.
Trivia
A Journalist as well as a Novelist, he wrote for the Sunday Herald; Scotland on Sunday; and The Sunday Times.
Family Life
Though he was born in The Hague, Netherlands, he spent the majority of his childhood in Melbourne, Australia. He and his second wife, Eva, eventually settled in Scotland.
Associated With
His novel Under the Skin was the basis for a 2013 film starring Scarlett Johansson.