Rolf Lappert
Year of birth: 1958
lives in Listowel




01. June 2009 -
30. June 2009



Thomas Mann Culture Center
01. September 2009 -
30. September 2009



Nach Hause schwimmen.
München: Hanser, 2008

Die Gesänge der Verlierer.
Zürich: Nagel & Kimche, 1995

Der Himmel der perfekten Poeten.
Zürich: Nagel & Kimche, 1994

Im Blickfeld des Schwimmers.
Basel: Nachtmaschine Verlag, 1986

Passer.
Basel: Nachtmaschine Verlag, 1984

Die Erotik der Hotelzimmer.
Basel: Nachtmaschine Verlag, 1982

Ralf Lappert was born on December 21st, 1958 in Zurich. He studied to be a graphic artist. He interrupted writing for some time and founded a Jazz Club with a friend. From 1996 to 2004, he worked as a screenwriter (among others, for a Swiss television station). Beside other recognitions, he was honored with the Swiss Book Award 2008. Today, he lives as an author in Listowel, Country Kerry, Ireland.

The HALMA grant for Rolf Lappert was made possible by the Swiss cultural foundation Pro Helvetia.

Photo: © by Gerard Clifford