Mark Z. Danielewski
Mark Z. Danielewski was born on March 5th, 1966 and is currently 60 years old. Mark Z. Danielewski was born in New York, New York, United States. Danielewski attended Yale where he received a Degree in English Literature, University of California, Berkeley where he studied Latin and.
Mark Z. Danielewski is known for writing in the Fantasy, Horror, and Literary Fiction genres.
Mark Z. Danielewski is the author of The Familiar series which currently consists of 5 novels. The Familiar series started in 2015 with the novel One Rainy Day in May. The most recently released novel in The Familiar series was Redwood which was released in 2017. There are no upcoming novels for The Familiar series.
Marks sister is Anne Decatur Danielewski, aka Poe, who is a singer, songwriter, and record producer.
Mark Z. Danielewski: Awards & Accolades
Mark Z. Danielewski books have been nominated for multiple awards, House of Leaves was nominated for the Bram Stoker Awards, Superior Achievement in a First Novel, in 2000. Only Revolutions was nominated for the National Book Awards, Best Fiction, in 2006.
Mark Z. Danielewski: Lists & Other Mentions
- House of Leaves has made several lists including:
- NPR: 100 Favorite Horror Stories Selection in 2018.
- Complex: 50 Books to Read Before You Die Selection in 2012.
- Literary Hub: Quintessential American Fiction, According to the Rest of the World Selection in 2015.
- Telerama: The 25 Masterpieces of World Literature That Will Define the 21st Century Selection in 2025.
- Paste Magazine: The 50 Best Horror Novels of All Time Selection in 2018.
- BBC: The Big Read Selection in 2003.
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- Stephen King, author of The Dark Tower Series.
- Ray Bradbury, author of: Fahrenheit 451.
- Anne Rice, author of The Vampire Chronicles Series.
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- Jasper Fforde, author of the Thursday Next Series.
- M.R. Carey, author of The Girl With All the Gifts Series.
Mark Z. Danielewski: F.A.Q
When was Mark Z. Danielewski Born? How old is Mark Z. Danielewski?
Mark Z. Danielewski was born on March 5th, 1966. Mark Z. Danielewski is currently 60 years old.
Where was Mark Z. Danielewski Born?
Mark Z. Danielewski was born in New York, New York, United States and is American.
What was the first book Mark Z. Danielewski wrote?
The first book written by Mark Z. Danielewski was House of Leaves, published in 2000.
What was the most recent book Mark Z. Danielewski wrote?
His most recently released work was Tom's Crossing on October 28th, 2025.
What is the most popular book by Mark Z. Danielewski?
Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Mark Z. Danielewski book is
House of Leaves. Here are his most popular books:
- House of Leaves (7.67)
- Only Revolutions (8.67)
- One Rainy Day in May (2)
What genres does Mark Z. Danielewski Write?
Mark Z. Danielewski primarily writes in the Fantasy, Horror, and Literary Fiction genres. His work includes sub-genres such as Urban Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, and Satirical / Humorous Fiction.
Are there upcoming new books by Mark Z. Danielewski?
Mark Z. Danielewski does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.
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How many books has Mark Z. Danielewski written?
Mark Z. Danielewski has written 11 books excluding contributions to anthologies. 5 books in The Familiar Series, 3 Standalone Novels, 3 Short Stories/Novellas.