The Shards

Bret Easton Ellis is one of the defining American novelists of his generation, renowned for his sharp social satire, provocative storytelling and enduring influence on contemporary literature. Rising to prominence with “Less Than Zero” before cementing his legacy with “American Psycho,” Ellis has consistently explored themes of identity, consumerism, fame and moral ambiguity. His body of work—including “The Rules of Attraction,” “Glamorama,” “Lunar Park” and now, “The Shards,” to name a few—has left an indelible mark on popular culture, inspiring acclaimed film adaptations and generations of writers.Ellis also hosts “The Bret Easton Ellis Podcast” on Patreon, which originally started on PodcastOne Studios in 2013. Notable guests over the years have included Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter, William Friedkin, Peter Bogdanovich and Judd Apatow.Widely regarded as an iconic literary voice, Ellis remains one of the most influential and discussed authors of the modern era.

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Bret Easton Ellis is one of the defining American novelists of his generation.

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Bret Easton Ellis | Executive Producer | FX’s The Shards

The Shards

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