Javier Tomeo

Javier Tomeo (Huesca, 1932 -Barcelona, 2013) has a degree in Law and Criminology (University of Barcelona) and started his prolific writing career in the 60s, and until the 80s had established himself as one of the best and most personal contemporary Spanish narrators. Considered by many to be a cult author, he managed to create his own brand and always had a large and loyal readership. In 1984 he was a finalist for the II Premio Herralde de Novela with his novel Beloved Monster.