Julián Herbert (Acapulco, Guerrero, January 20, 1971) is a Mexican writer, poet, novelist, short story writer, essayist, musician, and teacher. He has been living in Coahuila since 1989 and studied Spanish Literature at the Autonomous University of Coahuila. He has taught literature at institutions such as ITESM, UIA, and the Autonomous University of Coahuila. Additionally, he has worked as an editor and cultural promoter at the Coahuila Institute of Culture and has contributed to various media such as Babelia (El País), La Jornada Semanal, Tierra Adentro, Crítica, and Letras Libres
His work spans various genres, including poetry, narrative, chronicle, and essay. Among his books are: Soldados muertos (1993), El nombre de esta casa (1999), Kubla Khan (2003), Un mundo infiel (2004), Canción de tumba (2011), La casa del dolor ajeno (2015), and Ahora imagino cosas (2019). His style is characterized by raw and lyrical prose, addressing themes such as violence, identity, and historical memory
He has received various awards, including the Ramón López Velarde National Poetry Award 2022, the Gilberto Owen National Literature Award, the Juan José Arreola National Short Story Award, the Jaén Novel Award, and the Elena Poniatowska Ibero-American Novel Award. Additionally, he is a member of the National System of Art Creators and the lead singer of the rock band Los Tigres de Borges
Some of his books have been translated into several languages, including English, French, Portuguese, Italian, German, and Turkish. His work has been reviewed in international media such as The New York Times, Los Angeles Review of Books, The Paris Review, and El País
Julián Herbert is recognized for his ability to merge literature with other artistic disciplines, such as music and video, participating in interdisciplinary projects such as the Taller de la Caballeriza collective and the Provenza electropoetry performance
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