Francesco Abate
Writer
Born in Cagliari, has written 10 novels (two with Massimo Carlotto, one with Saverio Mastrofranco i.e. actor Valerio Mastandrea) for important Italian publisherst. Contributed with novels to 9 novel collections, wrote theater, tv and cinema scripts. His books are translated into French, German, Dutch, and Greek. He has been awarded several important prizes, including Premio Solinas, Premio Alziator and Il Premio Lawrence. His last novel is Mia madre e altre catastrofi (2016, Einaudi Stile Libero). Professional journalist, works at L'Unione Sarda since 1986.