One of the most celebrated writers of our time, British author Ian McEwan is a bestselling novelist, short story writer, and screenwriter. His critically acclaimed novel, Atonement, was adapted into an Oscar-winning film starring Keira Knightley and James McAvoy. McEwan is known for his emotionally complex stories; his books often present the same experience from multiple perspectives. Ian McEwan's other bestselling books include Enduring Love, Saturday, The Cement Garden, On Chesil Beach, Machines Like Me, and Lessons, among others. McEwan's writing has been nominated for numerous awards, and he won the Booker Prize for his novel, Amsterdam, in 1998. McEwan lives in London.