Richard Schwartz

Richard Schwartz, born in Frankfurt in 1958, trained as an aircraft mechanic and studied electrical engineering and computer science. He worked in various occupations, including as a petrol station attendant, mail carrier and systems programmer. He is best known for the fantasy series “Das Geheimnis von Askir,” which was nominated several times for the German Phantastik Prize. His other series include “Die Eisraben-Chroniken” and “Die Sax-Chroniken.”