Len Deighton
English writer
Leonard Cyril Deighton (/ˈdiːtən/; born 18 February 1929), known as Len Deighton, is a British author. He is thought to be one of the top three spy novelists of his time (along with Ian Fleming and John le Carré).[1][2]
Len Deighton | |
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| Born | Leonard Cyril Deighton 18 February 1929 Marylebone, London, England |
| Occupation | Writer, illustrator |
| Language | English |
| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | Royal College of Art |
| Genre | Spy fiction, military fiction, alternate history, non-fiction |
| Notable works | The IPCRESS File The Bernard Samson novels SS-GB Goodbye, Mickey Mouse Oh! What a Lovely War Bomber |
| Spouse | Ysabele Deighton |
| Children | Alexander, Antoni |
He is a well known military historian, cookery writer, and graphic artist. His first book, The IPCRESS File, was an instant bestseller. The Sunday Times called him "the poet of the spy story".[3]
Deighton was born in the London inner-city of Marylebone. He studied at St Marylebone Grammar School, at Saint Martin's School of Art and at the Royal College of Art. He is married to Ysabele Deighton.
References change
- ↑ Morrell, David; Wagner, Hank (2012). Thrillers: 100 Must-Reads. Oceanview Publishing. ISBN 978-1608090402.
- ↑ Burchby, Casey (7 December 2011). "Len Deighton's Spy Novels Still Outsmart Fleming and le Carre After 50 Years in Print". SF Weekly. Archived from the original on 7 August 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ Deighton, Len (2015). The Ipcress File. HarperColins. ISBN 9780007343027.
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