Anita Mason
Anita Frances Mason | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 July 1942 Bristol, England |
| Died | 8 September 2020 (aged 78) Bristol, England |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | The Red Maids' School, Oxford University |
| Genres | Dystopian fiction, science fiction, historical fiction |
| Years active | 1980–2020 |
| Notable works | The Illusionist (1983), The Racket (1990), The Right Hand of the Sun (2008) |
| Notable awards | Booker Prize shortlist; Fawcett Prize shortlist |
Anita Frances Mason (30 July 1942 – 8 September 2020) was an English novelist, best known as a Booker Prize nominee. She was the author of eight novels, including The Illusionist (1983), The Racket (1990), and The Right Hand of the Sun (2008).