 Since 1996, Goldt has cooperated with cartoonist Stephan Katz to produce comic strips that have appeared in "Titanic", "Die Zeit" and in a series of books.In 2008, on the recommendation of Daniel Kehlmann, he was awarded the Kleist Prize.Max Goldt's writing style is characterised by a fresh, frequently ironic perspective on familiar aspects of everyday life; seemingly tangential changes of topic, triggered by unexpected (yet arguably logical) associations; creative use of language, often combined with a critique of linguistic conventions in journalese and everyday language; frequent references to pop culture; ambiguity as to whether or not the narrator is relating the first-hand experience, opinions and sentiments of the author.