Colm Tóibín

Colm Tóibín

Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Irish Novelist, Short Story Writer, Essayist & Playwright; Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University

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Colm Tóibín Biography

Colm Tóibín, an accomplished author and academic, has a diverse portfolio of literary awards and prestigious positions. His compelling novel "The Master" won the International Dublin Literary Award in 2006, while another novel, "Nora Webster," received the Hawthornden Prize. "The Magician" added another feather to his cap by winning the Folio Prize. Tóibín's lifetime achievement in literature was recognized in 2021 when he received the David Cohen Prize. Apart from his writing, he has served as the Irene and Sidney B. Silverman Professor of the Humanities at Columbia University and as Chancellor of the University of Liverpool from 2017 to 2022, succeeding Martin Amis as a professor of creative writing at the University of Manchester.

Bringing a wealth of personal experience to his work, Tóibín's novels frequently delve into themes of Irish society, living abroad, creativity, and personal identity. His novel "The Master" offers a fictional glimpse into the inner life of Henry James. "Brooklyn," another one of his novels, was adapted into a movie in 2015 where he wrote the screenplay, and a sequel, "Long Island," was published in 2024. His short story collections, "Mothers and Sons" (2006) and "The Empty Family" (2010), demonstrate his versatility as a writer, with the latter being shortlisted for the 2011 Frank O'Connor International Short Story Award. As an essayist and critic, Tóibín has contributed to publications like The London Review of Books and The New York Review of Books.

Colm Tóibín has also made significant contributions to the performing arts. His play "Beauty in a Broken Place" was staged in Dublin in August 2004. In 2017, he wrote the screenplay for another film, "Return to Montauk." His work is archived at the National Library of Ireland, a testament to his significant impact on literature.

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Colm Tóibín Videos

Colm Tóibín: The Waterstones Interview
Colm Tóibín | Long Island: A Novel
Colm Tóibín's Laureate for Irish Fiction Annual Lecture 2023

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Colm Tóibín is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors and Journalism.

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Colm Tóibín is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors and Journalism. The estimated speaking fee range to book Colm Tóibín for live events is $20,000 - $30,000, and for virtual events $20,000 - $30,000. Colm Tóibín can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rabih Alameddine, Jeffery Deaver and Nadifa Mohamed. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Colm Tóibín for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 22/10/2024.

Colm Tóibín Videos

Colm Tóibín: The Waterstones Interview
Colm Tóibín | Long Island: A Novel
Colm Tóibín's Laureate for Irish Fiction Annual Lecture 2023
  • How do I book Colm Tóibín to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Colm Tóibín for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Colm Tóibín, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Colm Tóibín or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Colm Tóibín for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Colm Tóibín, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Colm Tóibín are $20,000 - $30,000 for live events and $20,000 - $30,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Colm Tóibín, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Colm Tóibín speak about?

    Colm Tóibín is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors and Journalism.
  • Who is the agent for Colm Tóibín?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Colm Tóibín for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Colm Tóibín for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Colm Tóibín or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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