David Hackston
David Hackston is a British Translator of Finnish and Swedish literature and drama. Notable publications include The Dedalus Book of Finnish Fantasy , Maria Peura's coming-of-age novel At the Edge of Light , Johanna Sinisalo's eco-thriller Birdbrain , two crime novels by Matti Joensuu and Kati Hiekkapelto's Anna Fekete series (which currently includes The Hummingbird , The Defenceless and The Exiled , all published by Orenda Books). He also translates Antti Tuomainen's stories. In 2007 he was...See more
David Hackston is a British Translator of Finnish and Swedish literature and drama. Notable publications include The Dedalus Book of Finnish Fantasy , Maria Peura's coming-of-age novel At the Edge of Light , Johanna Sinisalo's eco-thriller Birdbrain , two crime novels by Matti Joensuu and Kati Hiekkapelto's Anna Fekete series (which currently includes The Hummingbird , The Defenceless and The Exiled , all published by Orenda Books). He also translates Antti Tuomainen's stories. In 2007 he was awarded the Finnish State Prize for Translation. David is also a professional countertenor and a founding member of the English Vocal Consort of Helsinki. Follow David on Twitter @Countertenorist See less
