Jan Sonnergaard (15 August 1963—18 November 2016) was a Danish writer, novelist, and playwright. He is best known for his work Radiator, a collection of short stories released in 1997 which was a provocative and satirical look at Danish society. Many of Sonnergaard's works draw upon his own childhood in Copenhagen and he is noted for his distinctive and unconventional mix of cynical realism and social-surrealism. His works have gained international renown and been translated into many languages. Source: Wikipedia (en)