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第16回（2005年） Winner
Dan Brown
ダン・ブラウン
Dan Buraun
別名:
Daniel Gerhard Brown
プロフィール
- 性別
- 男性
- 生誕
- 1964-06-22 （Exeter, New Hampshire）
- 国籍
- American
- 言語
- English, Spanish
- 宗教
- Episcopalian
- 居住地歴
- Exeter, New Hampshire → Seville, Spain → Hollywood, California → Rye, New Hampshire
経歴
- 職業
- Novelist, Composer, Singer, Teacher
- 活動期間
- 1990年〜2024年
- 所属団体
- Psi Upsilon, National Academy of Songwriters
- 影響を受けた人物
- Sidney Sheldon, Joseph Campbell, Alfred Hitchcock
学歴
| 学校 | 学部 | 学科 | 学位 | 期間 | 国 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips Exeter Academy | — | High school | — | — | United States |
| Amherst College | — | English and Spanish | Bachelor of Arts | 1982-1986 | United States |
| University of Seville | — | Art history | — | 1985 | Spain |
Phillips Exeter Academy
High school
卒業年:
1982
国:
United States
Attended high school
Amherst College
English and Spanish
学位:
Bachelor of Arts
期間:
1982-1986
卒業年:
1986
国:
United States
Double major
University of Seville
Art history
期間:
1985
国:
Spain
One year abroad
受賞・候補エディション
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第8回（2008年） Winner
作品
代表作
The Da Vinci Code
2003年 ThrillerSymbologist Robert Langdon uncovers a conspiracy involving Da Vinci codes and Christian secrets.
CryptographyConspiracy theoriesChristianityArt
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] The Da Vinci Code / Ron Howard (2006)
翻訳
- Many languages
Angels & Demons
2000年 ThrillerRobert Langdon battles Illuminati conspiracy at CERN.
CryptographyConspiracy theoriesScience vs Religion
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] Angels & Demons / Ron Howard (2009)
翻訳
- Many languages
The Lost Symbol
2009年 ThrillerLangdon solves Masonic mysteries in Washington D.C.
CryptographyFreemasonsAmerican history
映像化・舞台化
- [TV series] Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol (2021)
翻訳
- Many languages
Inferno
2013年 ThrillerLangdon faces overpopulation crisis inspired by Dante's Inferno.
OverpopulationCryptographyLiterature
映像化・舞台化
- [Film] Inferno / Ron Howard (2016)
翻訳
- Many languages
Origin
2017年 ThrillerLangdon investigates AI and origins of life.
AIScienceReligion
翻訳
- Many languages
全著作
- Digital Fortress
- Deception Point
- Angels & Demons
- The Da Vinci Code
- The Lost Symbol
- Inferno
- Origin
- The Secret of Secrets
- Wild Symphony
翻案
- The Da Vinci Code, Angels & Demons, Inferno adapted to films
- The Lost Symbol adapted to TV series
作品の翻訳
- Translated into 57 languages, over 200 million copies sold
作風・主題
- 文体
- Fast-paced plotsShort chaptersPlain prose
- 頻出モチーフ
- Cryptography and puzzlesConspiracy theories24-hour timeframeArt, architecture, religion
評価・遺産
Dan Brown is renowned for the Robert Langdon thriller series, achieving massive commercial success with over 200 million books sold and multiple film adaptations, despite criticism of his writing style.
大衆文化への影響
- Tom Hanks film series
- Popularized conspiracy theories in pop culture
引用
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I was raised Episcopalian, and I was very religious as a kid.
出典: Interview (2009年)
豆知識
- Uses inversion therapy for writer's block
- Wife assisted in research and promotion
- Childhood treasure hunts by father inspired plots