American Book Awards
1 appearances
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Edition 27 (2006) Winner
Phil Henderson
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Phil Henderson
Aliases:
Philip Lewis / P. Lewis
Pen Names:
Philip Lewis（Alternate name used for some works）,
P. Lewis（Abbreviated pen name used in publications/credits）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1967-11-02 （Atlanta, Georgia, United States）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- Grew up in Adelphi, Maryland → Based in Berlin, Germany since 2002
Career
- Occupations
- Novelist, Essayist, Poet, Illustrator
- Active Years
- 1993-
- Influenced By
- Dr. Stephen E. Henderson (father; author and critic)
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | — | — | — | 1985-1992 | United States |
Howard University
Period:
1985-1992
Year of Graduation:
1992
Country:
United States
Dropped out several times to travel internationally during studies
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | American Book Award | Nate | — | Before Columbus Foundation | 受賞 |
American Book Award
2006
Work:
Nate
Organization:
Before Columbus Foundation
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Life of Death
1993 FictionEarly novel; detailed synopsis is limited in available sources.
inner lifeexistential themes
Extreme Curves
2004 Illustrated book / Erotic artA collection of erotic illustrations celebrating voluptuous women.
art & illustrationsensual aesthetics
Nate
2006 Fiction (novel)A novel written over several years and many drafts, noted for its satirical take on contemporary culture.
satire of contemporary societyidentity
Extreme Curves: Phat Girls
2008 Illustrated book / Erotic artA follow-up/expanded illustrated volume continuing the themes of the earlier work.
sensual aestheticsbody representation
Bibliography
- Life of Death (1993)
- Extreme Curves (Amerotica, 2004) ISBN 978-1-56163-416-3
- Nate (Back House Books, 2006) ISBN 978-0-9671951-0-0
- Extreme Curves: Phat Girls (Amerotica, 2008) ISBN 978-1-56163-545-0
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- relentless, caustic satireironic and wry narrative voice
- Recurring Motifs
- critique of contemporary American culturevoluptuous female figures
Legacy
Author known for sharp satire of contemporary American culture and erotic illustrations. Recognition increased after winning the 2006 American Book Award. Based in Berlin with international activities.
Trivia
- Sometimes publishes under the pen names Philip Lewis and P. Lewis.
- His father is Dr. Stephen E. Henderson, author of Understanding the New Black Poetry.
- Won the American Book Award in 2006.
- Has been based in Berlin since 2002.
- Known for illustrations that emphasize voluptuous women.