JUAN MARSÉ, born in Barcelona in 1933, is a Spanish novelist and screen-writer. Following the publication of his first novel in 1960, he has gone on to become one of the most respected living authors in Spain. He has been honoured with many literary awards, including the European Literature Prize and the Cervantes Prize.
NICK CAISTOR is a translator, journalist and author. He has translated more than forty books from Spanish and Portuguese, including works by Paulo Coelho and Eduardo Mendoza. He has twice been awarded the Premio Valle-Inclán for Spanish translation.