"Fifty Shades of Grey" is an erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James. Originally self-published in June 2011, Vintage Books acquired the rights in March 2012. The book originated as "Twilight" fan fiction, initially titled "Master of the Universe," before being reworked. The story follows the evolving relationship between college student Anastasia Steele and wealthy businessman Christian Grey, delving into BDSM practices. The novel has sold over 150 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 52 languages. The page count is 514.
The book's success led to film adaptations, with the first movie released in 2015, starring Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. Despite commercial success, the film and the book received mixed to negative critical reception, often criticized for its literary quality and portrayal of BDSM. "Fifty Shades of Grey" "won" several "awards" at the 2016 Razzie "Awards", including Worst Picture, Worst Actor, Worst Actress, Worst Screen Combo, and Worst Screenplay.