Edgar Allan Poe was a 19th-century visionary who pioneered the genres of horror, detective and science fiction through his poems and short stories.
Jorge Amado was a Brazilian writer renowned for his literary works that captured the essence of Brazilian culture and society.
Italo Calvino was an Italian novelist and journalist known for his fantastical works blending reality and imagination.
Richard Matheson was an American science fiction, horror, and fantasy writer whose works inspired numerous films and TV series.