John Vermeulen
John Vermeulen (born May 13, 1941 in Antwerp , † August 23, 2009 ) was a Belgian journalist , sailor and Dutch-speaking writer .
Vermeulen became known as the author of numerous thrillers , science fiction novels, children's books and historical novels . He has also written scripts and plays as well as short stories, including for the Dutch Playboy magazine.
Works (selection)
- The magpie on the gallows. A novel from the time of Pieter Bruegel . From the Dutch v. Susanne George. Diogenes, Zurich 1995.
- The Garden of Earthly Delights. Novel about the life and work of Hieronymus Bosch . From the Dutch v. Hanni Ehlers. Diogenes, Zurich 2002.
- Between God and the Sea. Novel about the life and work of Gerhard Mercator . From the Dutch v. Hanni Ehlers. Diogenes, Zurich 2005.
- The painter of the hidden. Novel about Leonardo da Vinci . From the Dutch v. Hanni Ehlers. Diogenes, Zurich 2011.
Web links
- Literature by and about John Vermeulen in the catalog of the German National Library
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Vermeulen, John |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Belgian journalist and writer |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 13, 1941 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Antwerp |
| DATE OF DEATH | August 22, 2009 or August 23, 2009 |