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Guillermo Saccomanno

b. 1948

Argentinian writer and journalist

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About Guillermo Saccomanno

Born 1948. Guillermo Saccomanno is an Argentine writer and journalist.

Guillermo Saccomanno (born 1948 in Mataderos, Buenos Aires) is an Argentinian writer, essayist and screenwriter. His most famous novels include El oficinista and Cámara Gesell (2012). He is a regular contributor to the newspaper Página/12, where he publishes short essays, book reviews and articles on poetry.

Works Film scripts Under Flag (1997), dir. Juan José Jusid (1997), dir. Luis Barone

Awards (2000) Municipal Short Story Award Crisis Prize for Latin American Narrative Club of the XIII Award Premio Biblioteca Breve for The Office Worker (El oficinista) (2010) Hammett Prize (2009) from the for 77 Hammett Prize (2013) from the Gijón Black Week for Cámara Gesell (Gesell Dome) Konex Platinum Award (2014) as the best novelist of the period 2008-2010 Alfaguara Prize (2025), for The Wind Will Arrive

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Important facts

Born
9 June 1948, Buenos Aires
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Writer, journalist
Nationality
Argentina
Awards
Alfaguara Prize; Konex Award

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Guillermo Saccomanno?

Argentinian writer and journalist (1948-)

When was Guillermo Saccomanno born?

Guillermo Saccomanno was born on 9 June 1948 in Buenos Aires.

What is Guillermo Saccomanno's occupation?

Guillermo Saccomanno is a writer and journalist.

What nationality is Guillermo Saccomanno?

Guillermo Saccomanno is Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Guillermo Saccomanno

· Wikidata: Q1540942

· DBpedia: Guillermo Saccomanno

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