François Bon facts for kids

François Bon (born May 22, 1953) is a French writer and translator. He is known for his novels, plays, and for being a pioneer in creating literature for the internet.

His Work as a Writer

François Bon published his first novel, Sortie d'usine, in 1982. After this, he spent time at the famous Villa Médicis in 1984. This is a place where artists can live and work.

Since then, he has worked in many areas of literature. He writes novels, essays, and even scripts for radio shows. He also writes poetry and plays for the theatre. He has even written books for children!

In 2010, François Bon started translating books by the American author H. P. Lovecraft. He even made a special website called The Lovecraft Monument for these translations.

He also enjoys helping young people. He leads writing workshops, especially for those who might not have many opportunities. Since 2013, he teaches creative writing at a special art school in France.

Literature and the Internet

François Bon was one of the first writers to see the potential of the internet for literature. In 1997, he created remue.net. This was one of the very first French websites completely dedicated to literature.

Later, this website changed into tierslivre.net, which became his main online space for creative work. His interest in digital creation led him to work on a project about digital photography called tumulte.net. This website later became a book called Tumulte in 2006.

He often speaks at conferences about how literature and technology are connected. He even started his own company, Publie.net, to publish ebooks. In 2011, he wrote an essay called Après le livre (After the Book). This book talks about how books are changing in the digital age.

In 2016, François Bon started his own publishing house, Tiers Livre Editeurs. This company works alongside his blog to share new literary works.

Awards and Recognition

François Bon has received several awards for his writing. These awards recognize his important contributions to literature.

• In 1984-1985, he was a resident at the Villa Médicis.
• In 1992, he won the Prix Paul Vaillant-Couturier for his book L'Enterrement.
• He also won the Prix Télérama in 1993 for Dans la ville invisible.
• In 2002, he received the Prix Louis-Guilloux for his novel Mécanique.
• In 2004, he was awarded the Prix Wepler for his book Daewoo.