About Hans Carstensen
Hans Carstensen writes about stand-up as readily as he performs it. His book Bli ståuppkomiker! is billed as the first Swedish textbook on stand-up comedy and draws on interviews with established comics such as Henrik Schyffert and Johan Glans, and one of his novels goes by the title Stand-up Psycho.
On stage he performs his own show, Tänk Punk!, built around punk culture and Swedish icons like Ebba Grön; it premiered at Å-krogen in Gävle. Writing fiction came first in his career. He debuted with the thriller Efter herr van Damme, followed it with novels such as Poker Mongo, created the Höken agent series and the audiobook series Biblioteksmysterierna, and has had radio plays produced by Sveriges Radio.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bli ståuppkomiker!?
Bli ståuppkomiker! is Hans Carstensen's book, billed as the first Swedish textbook on stand-up comedy and drawing on interviews with Henrik Schyffert and Johan Glans.
What is Tänk Punk!?
Tänk Punk! is Hans Carstensen's own stage show about punk culture and Swedish icons like Ebba Grön, which premiered at Å-krogen in Gävle.
What novels has Hans Carstensen written?
He debuted with the thriller Efter herr van Damme and followed it with novels such as Poker Mongo and Stand-up Psycho.
What is the Höken series?
Höken is an agent series created by Hans Carstensen, whose fiction also includes the audiobook series Biblioteksmysterierna.
Has Hans Carstensen written for radio?
Yes, Hans Carstensen has had radio plays produced by Sveriges Radio, alongside his novels and stand-up.
