Will Ferguson

Will Ferguson is one of Canada's most distinguished authors.He's written humour, travel books, fiction and more. He won the 2012 ScotiabankGiller Prize for his thriller 419. He has won the Stephen LeacockMemorial Medal for Humour three times:for his novel Generica (now titled Happiness), his Canadian travel book Beauty Tips from Moose Jaw and his travel memoir Beyond Belfast.

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Books by Will Ferguson

Interviews with Will Ferguson

Will Ferguson's Giller triumph

12 years ago

Duration 1:32

Calgary humourist Will Ferguson's foray into dramatic writing for his novel 419 has been rewarded with the 2012 Giller Prize, in a year when a handful of lesser known Canadian writers dominated the contenders. Deana Sumanac reports.

The Next Chapter6:28Will Ferguson takes the Proust Questionnaire

The author of "Road Trip Rwanda" and the Giller Prize-winning "419" reveals his greatest fear, his idea of perfect happiness, and more.