British Author M. John Harrison Wins the Booker Prize

Everything’. The winner was announced at an awards ceremony in London. At the age of 81, Harrison has become the oldest author ever to receive the Booker Prize, setting a new record in the award’s history. The recognition marks a major milestone in his literary career, which spans six decades.

‘The End of Everything’ is a dystopian novel that explores societal collapse and the uncertainties of a near-future world. It was unanimously selected by the judging panel from a shortlist of six novels, after 163 books were considered for this year’s award. Harrison will receive prize money of £50,000 along with the Booker trophy. He has also made history as the first author from a science-fiction background to win the prestigious literary award.