Craig Shaw Gardner is an American author of fantasy and horror fiction, best known for his humorous take on the genres. Born on July 2, 1949, Gardner began his writing career in the early 1980s, gaining popularity with series such as the "Ebenezum" trilogy, which revolves around a wizard cursed to create magic catastrophes, and the "Wuntvor" saga, following an apprentice's misadventures. He has also penned several novelizations of movies, like "Batman" and "The Lost Boys." His style is characterized by wit and a light-hearted approach, often poking fun at conventional fantasy tropes. Overall, he is a prolific writer whose work has brought a comedic touch to speculative fiction.