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Andrzej Sapkowski, born June 21, 1948, in Lodz, Poland, is a Polish fantasy writer best known for creating The Witcher series. Before becoming one of Europe's most celebrated fantasy authors, Sapkowski had a successful career in business, working as a senior sales representative for a foreign trade company from 1972 to 1994 after graduating from the University of Lodz with a degree in economics. Sapkowski's writing career began in 1986 when, at age 38, he submitted a short story called "Wiedzmin" (The Witcher) to a contest in Fantastyka, Poland's only science fiction and fantasy magazine at the time. Drawing on his marketing experience, he crafted a story that won third place and proved enormously successful with both readers and critics. The tale introduced Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter in a morally complex world inspired by Slavic folklore. Building on that initial success, Sapkowski expanded The Witcher into a full saga comprising two short story collections and five novels, followed by a standalone prequel. The series became a cultural phenomenon in Poland during the 1990s and eventually gained worldwide recognition through English translations, the blockbuster video game adaptations by CD Projekt Red, and the Netflix television series. Sapkowski has won numerous awards for his work, including five Zajdel Awards from the Polish Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. His novel Blood of Elves received the 2009 David Gemmell Award for best fantasy novel, and in 2016 he was honored with the World Fantasy Award for lifetime achievement, cementing his place among the most important fantasy writers of his generation. Beyond The Witcher, Sapkowski has written the Hussite Trilogy, a historical fantasy set during the Hussite Wars. He continues to reside in his hometown of Lodz and remains active in the fantasy community. Find all Andrzej Sapkowski books in order on this page, including 1 series.

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Andrzej Sapkowski

Born: 1948

Andrzej Sapkowski, born June 21, 1948, in Lodz, Poland, is a Polish fantasy writer best known for creating The Witcher series. Before becoming one of Europe's most celebrated fantasy authors, Sapkowski had a successful career in business, working as a senior sales representative for a foreign trade company from 1972 to 1994 after graduating from the University of Lodz with a degree in economics. Sapkowski's writing career began in 1986 when, at age 38, he submitted a short story called "Wiedzmin" (The Witcher) to a contest in Fantastyka, Poland's only science fiction and fantasy magazine at the time. Drawing on his marketing experience, he crafted a story that won third place and proved enormously successful with both readers and critics. The tale introduced Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter in a morally complex world inspired by Slavic folklore. Building on that initial success, Sapkowski expanded The Witcher into a full saga comprising two short story collections and five novels, followed by a standalone prequel. The series became a cultural phenomenon in Poland during the 1990s and eventually gained worldwide recognition through English translations, the blockbuster video game adaptations by CD Projekt Red, and the Netflix television series. Sapkowski has won numerous awards for his work, including five Zajdel Awards from the Polish Science Fiction and Fantasy Association. His novel Blood of Elves received the 2009 David Gemmell Award for best fantasy novel, and in 2016 he was honored with the World Fantasy Award for lifetime achievement, cementing his place among the most important fantasy writers of his generation. Beyond The Witcher, Sapkowski has written the Hussite Trilogy, a historical fantasy set during the Hussite Wars. He continues to reside in his hometown of Lodz and remains active in the fantasy community.

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