John Crowley

John Crowley is a renowned science fiction and fantasy author, best known for his “Aegypt” series of novels. He was born in Presque Isle, Maine, in December 1942, when his father was working as a doctor at the Army Air Corps. Crowley spent most of his childhood in various places, including Vermont, northeastern Kentucky, and Indiana, where he went to high school and college. After college, he moved to New York City to pursue a career in filmmaking and found work in documentary films, an occupation he continues to pursue.

Crowley's first novel, "The Deep," was published in 1975, and his 15th volume of fiction, "Endless Things," was published in 2007. Since 1993, he has been teaching creative writing at Yale University. He received the Award in Literature from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters in 1992. Crowley's first published novels were science fiction, and his work has been recognized with several awards and accolades, including the American Book Award and the Ingram Merrill Foundation grant.

Crowley's work is known for its imaginative and thought-provoking storytelling. His novel "Little, Big" is considered a classic of fantasy literature, and his "Aegypt" series is a four-volume novel that explores the intersection of history, magic, and human experience. "The Translator," which received the Premio Flaianno in Italy, and "Lord Byron’s Novel: The Evening Land," which contains an entire imaginary novel by the poet, are some of his other notable works.

Crowley's writing has been praised for its depth, beauty, and originality. His work often explores complex themes, such as the nature of reality, the power of imagination, and the human condition. Despite his success as a writer, Crowley remains humble and dedicated to his craft. He finds it more gratifying that almost all his work is still in print and accessible to readers. Crowley's contributions to the genres of science fiction and fantasy have been significant, and his work continues to inspire and captivate readers worldwide.