The Spanish scriptwriter and author Esteban Martín was born in Barcelona on 8th December 1956. With a broad ranging career as an actor, scriptwriter and even historian, Esteban Martín has contributed to a variety of magazines and media organs, he has written novels, short stories and scripts. His novel "The Gaudi Code" (2007) was a popular success and was translated into several languages. His last novel "The Painter of Shadows" (2009), also combines historical figures with a hint of mystery and intrigue.