Quotes by Mark Z. Danielewski

About Mark Z. Danielewski:

Mark Z. Danielewski is an American author, best known for his debut novel House of Leaves (2000). Danielewski's work is characterized by experimental choices in form, such as intricate and multi-layered narratives, typographical variation, and inconsistent page layouts, otherwise known as visual writing, or as he refers to it, "signiconic" literature.
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I believe the structure of 'House of Leaves' is far more difficult to explain than it is to read. And while I'd like to lay claim to some extraordinary act of originality, truth is I'm only taking advantage of capabilities inherent in everyone.

Mark Z. Danielewski

Write what you love. Love will hold you through the hard times and hold the world during the good times.

Mark Z. Danielewski

At the heart of any terror is the fear of losing what we find meaningful.

Mark Z. Danielewski

'House of Leaves' is certainly about the unsettling nature of fear - and it was my aim to address that - but it's also about recovering from fear.

Mark Z. Danielewski

Author Bio

  • NameMark Z. Danielewski
  • DescriptionNovelist
  • BornMarch 5, 1966
  • CountryUnited States Of America
  • ProfessionWriter; Novelist
  • WorksHouse Of Leaves