Daniel James (writer)
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| Born | 1981 Newcastle upon Tyne | ||
| Nationality | English | ||
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Daniel James (born 1981) is a British author and journalist. His first novel, The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas was published in 2018. The book is a biography of artist Ezra Maas – shortlisted for The Guardian’s Not The Booker Prize in 2019.[1]
James, a former newspaper journalist, was hired to a write the book after receiving a late night phone-call by an anonymous client.[2] His biography promised to reveal the truth about Maas’s disappearance, which is considered to be ‘one of the biggest mysteries in contemporary art’.[3] Although the book was originally written in 2012, it was opposed by the artist's estate – The Maas Foundation – and its publication was delayed until 2018.
James is working on a new and definitive edition of The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas for release in 2021.
Early life and education
James was born in Newcastle upon Tyne in the UK and comes from a working-class background. He completed high school in 1999 from Whitley Bay High School. James pursued higher education at Northumbria University, earning a Bachelor of Arts with honors in English Studies. He also obtained a Master’s in Creative Writing in 2004. In 2012, James completed a Master of Research in English Literature and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in English Literature at Newcastle University in 2023.
Career
James began his career as a journalist, working for a decade in various roles, including as a senior reporter on a daily newspaper and as a feature writer for arts and culture magazines. He was recognized as a finalist for the Young UK News Writer of the Year award. After training as a journalist with PA Media, he worked as a freelance writer in Newcastle, London, Paris, Berlin, Rome, Zurich, New York, and Los Angeles. James has contributed articles to major publications such as The Times, The Guardian, The Telegraph, and The Scotsman. His work often delves into cultural commentary and critiques within the arts sector.
In 2011, he transitioned from full-time journalism to focus on writing his first book.
The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas
The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas was published in a special edition by Valley Press. The book explores the life of the enigmatic artist Ezra Maas, who disappeared at the height of his fame in 2005. The narrative intertwines James's investigative journey with the complexities surrounding Maas's identity and legacy. The book was shortlisted for The Guardian’s Not The Booker Prize and has been described by The Times as "the ultimate postmodern noir."
Bibliography
- The Unauthorised Biography of Ezra Maas (2018)
References
- ↑ Jordison, Sam (August 6, 2019). "Not the Booker prize 2019: the first three books on our shortlist are ..." – via www.theguardian.com.
- ↑ Whetstone, David (August 2, 2017). "Whatever happened to art star Ezra Maas?". ChronicleLive.
- ↑ "Writer's first novel about art world mystery". The Northern Echo.
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