João Lopes Marques

In his fiction and non-fiction writings João Lopes Marques sheds light on the topics of identities and alternative History.

He made his debut with "O Homem que queria ser Lindbergh" (2007), the caricature of a young Portuguese man searching for more Eastern longitudes.

It was followed by "Terra Java" (2008), on the secret discovery of Australia by the Portuguese, and "Iberiana" (2011), a novel-essay about the mysterious Iberia once thrived in present-day Georgia.

[2] In October 2011 he was invited to give a talk at TEDxEdges (Lisbon), where he spoke about the multiplying power of curiosity sharing his Nordic dream in exile.

[3] João Lopes Marques studied in Liceu D. Pedro V, Technical University of Lisbon and has degrees in International Relations and Journalism.