Max Barry

Max Barry (born 18 March 1973) is an Australian author and software developer. He also maintains a blog on various topics, including politics.

Early life and education Max Barry was born on 18 March 1973 in Stratford, Victoria, Australia.

Career When Barry published his first novel, Syrup, he spelled his name "Maxx", "because he thought it would be a funny joke about marketing", but subsequently has used "Max".

Barry wrote the screenplay for Syrup, which was released in theatres on 7 June 2013. Universal Pictures has acquired screen rights to Company, which will be adapted by Steve Pink. Jennifer Government was optioned by Steven Soderbergh and George Clooney's now defunct Section Eight Productions. His novel Machine Man initially was an online serial, but has since been updated and published in 2011 by Vintage Books. The film rights have been picked up by Mandalay Pictures.