The 100 Most Influential Authors of the 20th Century
This list celebrates one hundred of the most widely read authors whose work shaped — and continues to shape — the literary landscape of the 20th century. It reflects a broad and inclusive perspective, recognising storytellers from across the globe and across genres, languages, and lived experiences.
From Nobel laureates to genre pioneers, from voices of revolution and exile to icons of popular fiction, these authors have reached millions of readers — sometimes across generations — through powerful ideas, unforgettable characters, and enduring narratives.
This is not a list of the “greatest” or “most awarded” writers, but rather those whose words found lasting audiences worldwide. It honours the diversity of 20th-century literature and invites you to explore signed editions of their works, now treasured by collectors and readers alike.
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Signed works by Haruki Murakami on eBay
Haruki Murakami Blind Willow Sleeping Woman Signed US 1st + UK Proof
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SIGNED Haruki Murakami First Person Singular HC US 1st/1st New & Unused
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle ~ SIGNED by HARUKI MURAKAMI ~ First Edition ~ 1998
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Haruki Murakami / THE WIND-UP BIRD CHRONICLE Signed 1st US Edition (1997)
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Haruki Murakami / A WILD SHEEP CHASE Signed 1st Edition, 2nd Print (1989) HC/DJ
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Kafka on the Shore, SIGNED Haruki Murakami #75/100 ltd ed, leather in slipcase
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Koichi Inagoshi, Ailleurs 1969-1992, Preface, Haruki Murakami's " signed
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