Christopher Bram (born 1952, Buffalo, New York) is a writer.
His writing shows a deep understanding of human nature, and of society's impact on individual lives -– both gay and straight -– during the past century. He has written eight novels, co-edited two anthologies and had numerous articles and essays published.
His novel Father of Frankenstein, about film director James Whale, was made into a movie called Gods and Monsters starring Ian McKellen and Brendan Fraser. Bill Condon adapted the screenplay and directed. Condon won an Academy Award for his adaptation.
In May 2003 Bram received the Bill Whitehead Award for Lifetime Achievement.
He currently resides in New York.
Bibliography
Novels
- Surprising Myself (1988)
- Hold Tight: A Novel (1989)
- In Memory of Angel Clare (1989)
- Almost History: A Novel (1992)
- Father of Frankenstein (1996)
- Gossip (1998)
- The Notorious Dr. August: His Real Life and Crimes (2001)
- The Lives of Circus Animals (2003)
Anthologies
- Barbie in Bondage (1996)
- Best Gay Fiction 1998 (1998)
Essays
- in Hometowns: Gay Men Write About Where They Belong edited by John Preston
- in Boys Like Us: Gay Writers Tell Their Coming Out Stories edited by Patrick Merla