Zusak

Zusak is a surname most widely associated with the Australian writer Markus Zusak. Born in 1975 in Sydney, Zusak gained international recognition as a novelist and has become one of the better-known contemporary Australian authors.

He is best known for The Book Thief (2005), a historical novel set in Nazi Germany that has been translated into numerous languages and widely read around the world. The Book Thief was adapted into a feature film released in 2013, directed by Brian Percival. In addition to this work, Zusak published The Messenger (2002), which in some markets appeared under the title I Am the Messenger, and Bridge of Clay (2020), another standalone novel.

The surname Zusak remains relatively uncommon, and Markus Zusak is by far the most prominent bearer. His books are noted for inventive narration, vivid imagery, and a willingness to blend humor with serious themes, contributing to his lasting international presence in contemporary literature.