Mark Leyner (1956) is an American writer considered of the postmodern school. In his fictional works, he employs an intense and unconventional style. His stories are often humorous and absurd, often incorporating elements of metafiction. He has worked as a columnist for Esquire and George magazines, and as a writer for MTV's "Liquid Television." He was a co-writer of the movie War Business. Leyner was harshly criticized by David Foster Wallace in his essay "E Unibus Pluram" (included in Something Supposedly Fun I'll Never Do Again), in which he schizophrenicly mixed praise for his work with harsh observations that made critics and even suspect. to your friends. Despite his appearances on The David Letterman Show, Leyner remains a cult figure.