Russell Hoban

Russell Hoban is the author of many extraordinary novels including Turtle Diary, Riddley Walker, Amaryllis Night and Day, The Bat Tattoo, Her Name Was Lola, Come Dance With Me and, most recently, Linger Awhile. He has also written some classic books for children including The Mouse and his Child and the Frances books. He lives in London. His latest novel, My Tango with Barbara Strozzi was published by Bloomsbury in November 2007.