Mark Fisher (theorist)

Mark Fisher (11 July 1968 – 13 January 2017) was a British writer, cultural theorist and blogger. He was also known by his blogging name k-punk from 2003. He was known for his writing on radical politics, popular culture and music. He wrote books, including "Capitalist Realism" (2009). He also wrote as a journalist for "The Wire", "The Guardian", "Fact", "New Statesman" and "Sight &amp; Sound". He was based at Goldsmiths, University of London.
Fisher died on 13 January 2017 at the age of 48. His wife, Zöe Fisher, said he had taken his own life.