Jasper Fforde

Jasper Fforde, born August 11, 1961, is a Welsh author known for his witty and imaginative speculative fiction novels. He worked in film special effects and graphic design before publishing his first novel, "The Eyre Affair," in 2001, which launched his bestselling Thursday Next series. This series combines literary fiction, mystery, and science fiction, featuring a female protagonist who can enter books. Fforde's other notable works include the "Nursery Crime" series, the "Dragonslayer" series, and the standalone novel "Shades of Grey." His writing has garnered critical acclaim for its humor, originality, and clever blending of genres. Fforde has won the British Book Awards Literary Fiction Award and the Italian Premio Italia Award, among others. His books have been praised for their imaginative world-building, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes on literature, identity, and the power of imagination.