Jasper Fforde is an English novelist best known for his witty and imaginative literary creations. Born on 11 January 1961, Fforde has gained international recognition for his unique blend of fantasy, parody, and metafiction elements, often incorporating literary allusions and wordplay.

His debut novel, The Eyre Affair, was published in 2001 and marks the beginning of the popular Thursday Next series, which follows the adventures of a literary detective in a parallel universe. In addition to this series, Fforde has authored the Nursery Crime series, the Shades of Grey series, and The Last Dragonslayer series.

Before becoming a novelist, Fforde worked for nineteen years in the film industry, contributing to films such as Goldeneye, The Mask of Zorro, and Entrapment. Despite receiving numerous rejections, his persistence paid off when he was finally published by Hodder & Stoughton.