Born in North London, Self is the author of nine novels, five collections of shorter fiction, three novellas and five collections of non-fiction writing, of which his novel "Umbrella" was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.
Born in North London, Self is the author of nine novels, five collections of shorter fiction, three novellas and five collections of non-fiction writing. In 2012 his novel "Umbrella" was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize.