# M. John Harrison Wins Booker Prize 2026 at 81

> 81-year-old M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026, breaking age record.
- Title: M. John Harrison Wins Booker Prize 2026 at 81 · CNN Brasil
- Summary: 81-year-old M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026, breaking age record. M. John Harrison, 81, wins 2026 Booker Prize, becoming oldest recipient.
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- Source: CNN Brasil — https://cnnbrasil.com.br/pop/celebridades/aos-81-m-john-harrison-vence-booker-prize-2026-e-quebra-recorde
- Author: Jacqui Palumbo
- Published: 2026-11-10T15:37:35+00:00
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## M. John Harrison wins Booker Prize 2026
M. John Harrison, 81, wins the 2026 Booker Prize, becoming the oldest recipient.
## Award ceremony details
The announcement happened at Old Billingsgate, London, on Monday, September 9.
## Prize amount
Harrison receives £50,000 (approximately R$374,000).
## Jury members
The jury, chaired by historian Mary Beard, included writers Raymond Antrobus and Patricia Lockwood, critic Rebecca Liu, and musician Jarvis Cocker.
## Booker Prize history
The Booker Prize was first awarded in 1969 and expanded eligibility to include authors from any English-speaking country in 2014.
## Harrison's background
Harrison began his 'Viriconium' series in 1971 and continued writing until 1984, with other works including 'Tratado de Kefahuchi' (2002-2012).
## Harrison's novel
His novel 'The End of Everything' (198 pages) explores a post-apocalyptic setting in Dalston-on-Sea with mysterious life forms called iGhetti.
## Harrison's statement
Harrison said, 'You speak with such naturalness about how your life changed, but it's strange when that actually happens. Finally, I feel like a real writer, though I have no confidence.'

> You speak with such naturalness about how your life changed, but it's strange when that actually happens. Finally, I feel like a real writer, though I have no confidence.
## Key takeaway

M. John Harrison, 81, wins 2026 Booker Prize, becoming oldest recipient.