Lev Grossman is an acclaimed American author and journalist, best known for his bestselling fantasy series, "The Magicians." Born on June 26, 1969, in Concord, Massachusetts, Grossman studied literature at Harvard University and earned a master’s degree from Yale University. Before venturing into full-time writing, he worked as a journalist and book critic for prominent publications like Time magazine, where he served as a senior writer. Grossman's works often explore themes of magic, reality, and identity, appealing to both young adult and adult audiences. Besides "The Magicians," he has authored several other novels, including "Codex" and "The Silver Arrow."