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{{short description|American novelist}}

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'''Nic Kelman''' is a writer of [[novel]]s, [[short stories]], [[non-fiction]], [[screenplay]]s, and [[essay]]s.
'''Nic Kelman''' has been a writer of [[novel]]s, [[short stories]], [[non-fiction]], [[screenplay]]s, and [[essay]]s for more than 20 years.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==


Kelman was born to an American father and British mother and was raised in both nations. Kelman attended The [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] where he received a [[Bachelor of Science]] in Brain and Cognitive Science and Minored in Film and Media Studies. Although he was part of the Class of 1994, he graduated early in 1993. He then attended [[Brown University]] where he received a [[Master of Fine Arts]] in Creative Writing - Fiction.<ref>[http://www.nkelman.com] Official Site</ref>
Kelman was born to an American father and British mother in New York City. At the age of 12, his family moved to the United Kingdom, but Kelman returned to attend the [[Massachusetts Institute of Technology]] for University. There he received a [[Bachelor of Science]] in Brain and Cognitive Science and Minored in Film and Media Studies, completing an undergraduate thesis in Infant Vision Research. At MIT, he was awarded the Burchard Scholarship for excellence in the arts. From 1998 to 2000 he attended [[Brown University]] where he received a [[Master of Fine Arts]] in Creative Writing - Fiction.<ref>[http://www.nkelman.com] Official Site</ref>


== Work ==
== Work ==


Kelman's first novel, ''girls'', was a '' [[San Francisco Chronicle]] '' and '' New York Journal News '' Best Book of the Year <ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/12/14/RVGUN3GAMA1.DTL] [[San Francisco Chronicle]], December 14th, 2003</ref> when it was published in hardcover by [[Little, Brown and Company]] in 2003. It was released in paperback in 2005 and has since been translated into more than a dozen languages. A bestseller in several European countries, it was particularly successful in Italy where it was published by Fazi Editore.<ref>[http://www.fazieditore.it/scheda_autore.aspx?A=661] Fazi Editore</ref>
Kelman's first novel, ''girls'', was a '' [[San Francisco Chronicle]] '' and '' New York Journal News '' Best Book of the Year<ref>[http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/12/14/RVGUN3GAMA1.DTL] [[San Francisco Chronicle]], December 14th, 2003</ref> when it was published in hardcover by [[Little, Brown and Company]] in 2003. It was released in paperback in 2005 and has since been translated into more than a dozen languages. A bestseller in several European countries, it was particularly successful in Italy where it was published by Fazi Editore.<ref>[http://www.fazieditore.it/scheda_autore.aspx?A=661] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090411060348/http://www.fazieditore.it/scheda_autore.aspx?A=661 |date=2009-04-11 }} Fazi Editore</ref> Focused on the dangers of toxic masculinity long before the term entered the popular vernacular, girls began as Kelman’s MFA thesis at Brown where it was awarded the James Assatly Prize for fiction. Feminist writer, Carole Maso was his thesis advisor.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Interview with Nic Kelman, author of 'girls'|url=http://www.barcelonareview.com/43/e_nk_int.htm|access-date=2020-11-18|website=www.barcelonareview.com}}</ref>

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Kelman's second book, '' Video Game Art, '' was published worldwide in French and English by Assouline in 2006. The first book of Art History published on the topic, it has introduction written by Kelman's former MIT Professor, pop culture icon, Dr. [[Henry Jenkins]].<ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-11-22/books/table-for-twelve/2] "[[The Village Voice]]," November 22nd, 2005</ref>


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Kelman's third book, the novel ''Il Comportamento della Luce'' [The Behavior of Light] was published by Fazi Editore in 2008.
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Kelman's second book, '' Video Game Art, '' was published worldwide in French and English by Assouline in 2006. It claims to be the first book of Art History on the topic and has introduction written by Kelman's former MIT Professor, Dr. [[Henry Jenkins]].<ref>[http://www.villagevoice.com/2005-11-22/books/table-for-twelve/2] "[[The Village Voice]]," November 22nd, 2005</ref>


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In 2011, Kelman's first screenplay, "Genneris," was purchased by{{citation needed|date=February 2023}} [[Steven Spielberg]] at [[DreamWorks Pictures|DreamWorks]] Studios.<ref>[https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118034200?refCatId=13] "[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]," April 4, 2011</ref> Since then, Kelman has also written original screenplays for other major studios, directors and producers including [[Warner Brothers]], [[Paramount Pictures]], [[Lorenzo di Bonaventura]] and [[Roland Emmerich]].<ref>[https://deadline.com/2013/06/roland-emmerich-buys-alien-invasion-sci-fi-pitch-emergence-as-directing-vehicle-515540/] "[[Deadline Hollywood]]," June 7th, 2013</ref>
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Kelman's third book, the novel '' Behaviour of the Light: A Speculum, '' was published by Fazi Editore in 2008.


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Kelman's illustrated novel, "How To Pass As Human," was published by Dark Horse Books in 2015 and is currently under development as a streaming series.
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In 2011, Kelman's first screenplay, "Genneris," was purchased by [[Steven Spielberg]] at [[Dreamworks]] Studios.<ref>[http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118034200?refCatId=13] "[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]," April 4, 2011</ref> Since then, Kelman has also written original screenplays for other major studios and directors including [[Warner Brothers]], [[Paramount Pictures]], and [[Roland Emmerich]].<ref>[http://www.deadline.com/2013/06/roland-emmerich-buys-alien-invasion-sci-fi-pitch-emergence-as-directing-vehicle/] "[[Deadline Hollywood]]," June 7th, 2013</ref>


From August 2017 to March 2021, Kelman worked at [[Wizards of the Coast]], most recently as Director of Entertainment Development.
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Kelman's illustrated novel, "How To Pass As Human," was published by Dark Horse Books in 2015.


As well as writing his own projects, he currently works as a freelance Narrative and IP Development Consultant.
Since 2017, Kelman has been the Senior Narrative Designer and Principal Designer for Franchise Entertainment at [[Wizards of the Coast]].<ref>[https://www.linkedin.com/in/nic-kelman-704a81/] "[[LinkedIn]]," August 20, 2018</ref>


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
===Novels===
===Novels===
* ''girls'' (2003)
* ''girls'' (2003)
* ''Il Comportamento della Luce'' (2008)
* ''Il Comportamento della Luce '' (2008)
* ''How To Pass As Human'' (2015)
* ''How To Pass As Human'' (2015)


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===Screenwriting===
===Screenwriting===
* "Genneris" (2011)
* "Genneris" (2011)
* “Interface” (2012)
* "The Outpost" (2013)
* "The Outpost" (2013)
* "Emergence" (2014)
* "Emergence" (2014)
* “Stalag X” (2015)
* “The Phantom” (2016)


==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.nkelman.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.nkelman.com/ Official Site]
* [http://www.barcelonareview.com/43/e_nk_int.htm Interview With Kelman]
* [http://www.barcelonareview.com/43/e_nk_int.htm Interview With Kelman]
* [https://www.facebook.com/pages/Nic-Kelman/110921072253119 Facebook Fan Page]
* [https://www.facebook.com/nickelmanwriter Facebook Fan Page]


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Latest revision as of 01:03, 16 November 2024

Nic Kelman
BornNew York City, U.S.
CitizenshipAmerican and British
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology (BS)
Brown University (MFA)
GenreLiterary Fiction, Non-Fiction, Screenwriting
Notable worksgirls, Video Game Art, How To Pass As Human
SpouseAna Tajder-Kelman (2012 - Present)
Website
nkelman.com

Nic Kelman has been a writer of novels, short stories, non-fiction, screenplays, and essays for more than 20 years.

Early life and education

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Kelman was born to an American father and British mother in New York City. At the age of 12, his family moved to the United Kingdom, but Kelman returned to attend the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for University. There he received a Bachelor of Science in Brain and Cognitive Science and Minored in Film and Media Studies, completing an undergraduate thesis in Infant Vision Research. At MIT, he was awarded the Burchard Scholarship for excellence in the arts. From 1998 to 2000 he attended Brown University where he received a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing - Fiction.[1]

Work

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Kelman's first novel, girls, was a San Francisco Chronicle and New York Journal News Best Book of the Year[2] when it was published in hardcover by Little, Brown and Company in 2003. It was released in paperback in 2005 and has since been translated into more than a dozen languages. A bestseller in several European countries, it was particularly successful in Italy where it was published by Fazi Editore.[3] Focused on the dangers of toxic masculinity long before the term entered the popular vernacular, girls began as Kelman’s MFA thesis at Brown where it was awarded the James Assatly Prize for fiction. Feminist writer, Carole Maso was his thesis advisor.[4]

Kelman's second book, Video Game Art, was published worldwide in French and English by Assouline in 2006. The first book of Art History published on the topic, it has introduction written by Kelman's former MIT Professor, pop culture icon, Dr. Henry Jenkins.[5]

Kelman's third book, the novel Il Comportamento della Luce [The Behavior of Light] was published by Fazi Editore in 2008.

In 2011, Kelman's first screenplay, "Genneris," was purchased by[citation needed] Steven Spielberg at DreamWorks Studios.[6] Since then, Kelman has also written original screenplays for other major studios, directors and producers including Warner Brothers, Paramount Pictures, Lorenzo di Bonaventura and Roland Emmerich.[7]

Kelman's illustrated novel, "How To Pass As Human," was published by Dark Horse Books in 2015 and is currently under development as a streaming series.

From August 2017 to March 2021, Kelman worked at Wizards of the Coast, most recently as Director of Entertainment Development.

As well as writing his own projects, he currently works as a freelance Narrative and IP Development Consultant.

Bibliography

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Novels

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  • girls (2003)
  • Il Comportamento della Luce (2008)
  • How To Pass As Human (2015)

Non-Fiction Books

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  • Video Game Art (2006)

Screenwriting

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  • "Genneris" (2011)
  • “Interface” (2012)
  • "The Outpost" (2013)
  • "Emergence" (2014)
  • “Stalag X” (2015)
  • “The Phantom” (2016)

References

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  1. ^ [1] Official Site
  2. ^ [2] San Francisco Chronicle, December 14th, 2003
  3. ^ [3] Archived 2009-04-11 at the Wayback Machine Fazi Editore
  4. ^ "Interview with Nic Kelman, author of 'girls'". www.barcelonareview.com. Retrieved 2020-11-18.
  5. ^ [4] "The Village Voice," November 22nd, 2005
  6. ^ [5] "Variety," April 4, 2011
  7. ^ [6] "Deadline Hollywood," June 7th, 2013
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