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Russell Hoban, cult author, dies aged 86

Author of post-apocalyptic classic Riddley Walker as well as numerous children's books described himself as 'an addict to writing'

Legendary cult author Russell Hoban, whose apocalyptic novel Riddley Walker was described by Anthony Burgess as "what literature is meant to be", died last night aged 86, his publisher has announced.

From: Books: Books + News | guardian.co.uk

Wednesday, 14 December, 2011

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