Christopher Paolini's love of fantasy and the natural beauty that surrounds his home in Montana inspired him to begin writing the Inheritance Cycle at age fifteen. He became a #1 New York Times bestselling author at nineteen and spent the next decade immersed in the world of Alagaësia. Also an accomplished artist, Christopher drew the interior art for the books. In his spare time, he enjoys sharpening knives, playing video games, lifting heavy things, and searching for the perfect leather-bound notebook. Find out more about Christopher and the Inheritance Cycle at alagaesia.com, paolini.net, and @paolini.
Ciruelo is an award-winning and highly sought-after fantasy artist who has created numerous book and album covers, including those for George Lucas's Chronicles of the Shadow War trilogy and the tenth-anniversary edition of Eragon.