Carlos Ruiz Zafón, the Spanish author of internationally bestselling novels including The Shadow of the Wind, has died at the age of 55.
The novelist, who was frequently described as the most-read Spanish author since Cervantes, died on Friday at his home in Los Angeles, his publisher Planeta announced. According to Spanish language reports, Ruiz Zafón had been suffering from colon cancer for the last two years.
Calling him “one of the best contemporary novelists”, Planeta quoted from his most famous book, The Shadow of the Wind, a literary thriller about a library of obscure titles: “Every book, every volume you see here, has a soul. The soul of the person who wrote it and of those who read it and lived and dreamed with it.”
The author of eight novels, including The Angel’s Game and The Labyrinth of the Spirits, Zafón’s work was translated into more than 40 languages, and had won him multiple awards. His books have sold more than 38m copies worldwide.
His English-language publisher Weidenfeld & Nicolson said it was “deeply saddened to hear of Carlos’ passing and send our heartfelt condolences to his family”.
“Weidenfeld & Nicolson are intensely proud to publish such a masterful writer, whose stories brought joy to millions of readers and will continue to inspire and delight future generations,” said publisher Jenny Lord.
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source https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/jun/19/carlos-ruiz-zafon-author-of-the-shadow-of-the-wind-dies-aged-55
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