Carlos Ruiz Zafón is a highly respected and successful Spanish author, renowned for his novels aimed at both adults and young adults. He is best known for his series, The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, which has gained him a wide international readership. Zafón's novels have been published in 45 different countries and translated into over 40 languages, making him one of the most successful Spanish authors of his time.
Born in Barcelona in 1964, Zafón began his writing career in the early 1990s and quickly established himself as a leading figure in the industry. His first novel, The Prince of Mist, was published in 1993 and won the Edebé literary prize for young adult fiction. This was followed by three more young-adult novels, The Palace of Midnight, The Lights of September, and Marina. Zafón's talent for crafting complex narratives with well-developed characters earned him a loyal following among readers and peers alike.
In 2001, Zafón published his first 'adult' novel, The Shadow of the Wind, which became an international bestseller and critical success. The novel, which is set in a literary universe of The Cemetery of Forgotten Books, has sold millions of copies worldwide and won numerous international awards. Zafón's subsequent novels, including The Angel's Game, have also been published in more than 40 countries and translated into more than 30 languages, further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary literature. He currently spends his time between Barcelona, Spain, and Los Angeles, California.