Emil Zopfi

Emil Zopfi (born 1943) studied electrical engineering and worked as a development engineer, computer specialist and information technology professional in industry. His first novel, “Jede Minute kostet 33 Franken,” was published in 1977. He subsequently published novels, crime fiction, nonfiction and books on the mountains, as well as radio plays and books for children and young adults; he also wrote reportage and columns. Zopfi is a passionate mountaineer and sport climber. His work has received, among other honors, the Swiss Youth Book Prize, the Swiss Schiller Foundation Prize twice, the Culture Prize of the Canton of Glarus and the King Albert I Mountain Award.