Ivan Sivec
Ivan Sivec is one the most prolific and popular Slovenian writers. To this date he published over 130 books, some also translated into English and German.
He graduated from Slavic Studies at the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana and successfully completed his master’s degree at the Department of Ethnology. He worked as a journalist and ed.... more
Ivan Sivec is one the most prolific and popular Slovenian writers. To this date he published over 130 books, some also translated into English and German.
He graduated from Slavic Studies at the Faculty of Arts in Ljubljana and successfully completed his master’s degree at the Department of Ethnology. He worked as a journalist and editor for Radio Slovenia, the national radio station, creating many spectacular commentaries on the interesting people, customs and places he got to know through his work.
During his prolific career he has been producing different fiction and non-fiction genres: historical novels, biographies and memoires, psychological novels, adventure novels and travelogues, books with sporting themes, humorous stories, young adult book series, picture books, books for the youngest readers, and many more.
Many of his novels were dramatised and several also reprinted. Some of his youth novels were adapted as film or TV series, for the viewing pleasure of both young and mature audiences. He has received numerous prizes and awards for his work.
The multifaceted writer is not only a well-known novelist, but also a poet and songwriter. During his career he produced over 2,500 lyrics for different popular ethnic bands. His lyrics have been adapted by famous Slovenian ensembles and musicians.
In 2015 Ivan Sivec is ready to present himself to the English speaking reader with his YA novel The X Factor: Confessions of a Naïve Model, portraying the glamorous fashion world behind its less glamorous scenes. The book is based on a true story and takes the reader on a frightening journey into the world of drug addiction amongst teenage fashion models.