In the U.K., a lot of writers won't show up to support activist issues because they figure they're already repairing the world. I don't want to be one of those people. Jim Crace activistfigureissue Change image and share on social
Inside, Penlee House is without pretension. It is a space that knows its limitations and its strengths - and makes the most of them. Jim Crace houseinsidelimitation Change image and share on social
I was sick and tired of reading other people's epigraphs. They all seemed to be in ancient Greek, middle French or, when they were translated, they never seemed to relate to the book at hand. Basically, they seemed to be there just to baffle you and to impress you with how smart the writer is. Jim Crace ancientbafflebasically share on social
I invent words you think you've heard - spray hopper or swag beetle. Jim Crace beetlehavehear Change image and share on social
Writers who want to interfere with adaptations of their work are basically undemocratic. The book still stands as an entity on its own. Jim Crace adaptationbasicallybook Change image and share on social
As a Midlander and a big walker, I'd always loved ridge and furrow fields, the plough-marked land as it was when it was enclosed. It is the landscape giving you a story of lives that ended with the arrival of sheep. Jim Crace arrivalbigenclose share on social
I've been very lucky with prizes. But the thing about prizes is that, when you talk about a prize-winning author, you can be talking about one that is well-regarded but doesn't sell any books. Jim Crace authorbookhave Change image and share on social
I offer detailed but mostly invented narratives about the provenance of my books. Jim Crace bookdetailinvent Change image and share on social
We're all blemished. Yet we do love and are loved. Jim Crace blemishlove Change image and share on social