William Boyd
7 SeriesWilliam Boyd, a Ghanaian-born British author, has written numerous acclaimed novels and screenplays. His awards include the Whitbread First Novel, the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize, the James Tait Black Memorial Prize, and the Sunday Express Book of the Year Award. His novel "An Ice-Cream War" was shortlisted for the Booker Prize. In 2005, he was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire.
In "The Destiny of Nathalie 'X'," William Boyd explores Hollywood through the lens of African filmmaker Aurelien No. The narrative follows No's ambitious project to remake his acclaimed student film. Boyd's depiction offers a critical view of the film industry and its eccentric characters. The story delves into the challenges and grotesqueries No encounters in his endeavor.
