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{{Infobox Writer <!-- for more information see [[:Template:Infobox Writer/doc]] -->
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| name = Christopher Paolini
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| birthdate = {{birth date and age|1983|11|17}}
| birthplace = [[Southern California]], [[United States]]
| occupation = [[Novelist]]
| genre = [[Young adult literature]]<br />[[High Fantasy]]
| notableworks = ''[[The Inheritance Cycle]]''
| influences = [[#Influences|See below]]
| website = http://alagaesia.com
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'''Christopher Paolini''' (born November 17, 1983 in [[Southern California]]) is an American writer. He is best known as the author of the [[Inheritance cycle]], which consists of the books ''[[Eragon]]'', ''[[Eldest]]'', ''[[Brisingr]]'', and an as yet untitled [[Book 4 (Inheritance cycle)|fourth book]]. He lives in [[Paradise Valley, Montana]], where he wrote his first book.

==Biography==
Christopher Paolini was raised in the [[Paradise Valley, Montana]] area. His family members include his parents, Kenneth Paolini and Talita Hodgkinson, and his sister, Angela Paolini.<ref name="author">[http://www.alagaesia.com/christopherpaolini.htm The Author]. ''Alagaesia.com''. Accessed 2007-10-30.</ref> [[Homeschooling|Home schooled]] for the duration of his education, Paolini graduated from high school at the age of 15 through a set of accredited [[correspondence course]]s from [[American School of Correspondence]] in [[Lansing, Illinois]]. Following graduation, he started his work on what would become the novel ''[[Eragon]]'' the first of a [[Inheritance Cycle|series]] set in the kingdom of [[Alagaësia]].

In 2002, ''[[Eragon]]'' was published by ''Paolini International LLC'', Paolini's parents' company. To promote the book, Paolini toured over 135 schools and libraries, discussing reading and writing, all the while dressed in "a medieval costume of red shirt, billowy black pants, lace-up boots, and a jaunty black cap."<ref name="author" /> Paolini created the cover art for the first edition of ''Eragon'', which featured Saphira's eye. He also drew the maps on the inside covers of his books.<ref>Paolini, C., ''Eragon'', Paolini International LLC, 2002.</ref>

In Summer 2002, the stepson of author [[Carl Hiaasen]] found ''Eragon'' in a bookstore and loved it, and Hiaasen brought it to the attention of his publisher, [[Alfred A. Knopf|Alfred A. Knopf]].<ref name="guardian">{{cite news| last = Spring| first = Kit| title = Elf and efficiency (Interview)| work = Guardian Unlimited| date = January 25, 2004| url = http://books.guardian.co.uk/departments/childrenandteens/story/0,,1130351,00.html| accessdate = 2007-09-13}}</ref><ref>David Welch (September 29, 2005). [http://www.powells.com/authors/hiaasen.html A Kinder, Gentler Carl Hiaasen, Still Pissing People Off] ''Powells.com''. Accessed 2008-01-20.</ref> Knopf subsequently made an offer to publish ''Eragon'' and the rest of the Inheritance cycle. The second edition of ''Eragon'' was published by Knopf in August 2003. At the age of nineteen, Paolini became a ''[[New York Times]]'' [[bestseller|bestselling]] author.<ref>Liz Rosenberg (November 16, 2003). [http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/16/books/review/16ROSENBT.html?ex=1193889600&en=d50cd4304497d779&ei=5070 'Eragon': The Egg and Him]. ''NYTimes.com''. Accessed 2007-10-30.</ref> ''Eragon'' has since been adapted into a [[Eragon (film)|film]] of the same name.

Paolini's essay "It All Began with Books" was included in the April 2005 anthology ''[[Guys Write for Guys Read]]''.

''[[Eldest]]'', the sequel to ''Eragon'', was released August 23, 2005. The third book in the cycle, ''[[Brisingr]]'', was released on September 20, 2008.<ref>[http://alagaesia.com/Brisingr_PressRelease_web.pdf Press release] (January 16, 2008). ''[[Random House]]'' Accessed 2008-01-16.</ref> Although the [[Inheritance cycle]] was planned as a trilogy, the details for ''[[Brisingr]]'' had to be expanded to include a fourth book which has yet to be titled.<ref>[http://www.alagaesia.com/kvetha/paolini_announcement.pdf Press release] (October 30, 2007). ''[[Random House]]'' Accessed 2007-10-30.</ref>

==Influences==
Paolini's literary inspirations include the works of [[J.R.R. Tolkien]], [[E. R. Eddison]] and the epic poem ''[[Beowulf]]''.<ref name="guardian"/> Paolini said that ''Eragon'' was "specifically inspired" by the work of [[Bruce Coville]]. Other literary influences include [[David Eddings]], [[Andre Norton]], [[Brian Jacques]], [[Anne McCaffrey]], [[Raymond E. Feist]], [[Mervyn Peake]], [[Ursula K. Le Guin]], and [[Frank Herbert]].<ref name="QandA">Talita Paolini [http://www.shurtugal.com/?id=series/christopher/qanda Christopher Paolini Q&A] ''Shurtugal.com''. Accessed 2008-01-20.</ref> Other favorite authors include [[Jane Yolen]],<ref name="author" /> [[Philip Pullman]],<ref name="QandA" /> and [[Garth Nix]].<ref name="guardian" />

Nature influences much of Paolini's writing. In a three-way interview with [[Philip Pullman]] and [[Tamora Pierce]], Paolini said that [[Paradise Valley, Montana]] is "one of the main sources" of his inspiration.<ref>Dave Welch (October 2003). [http://alagaesia.com/news_interview.htm News: Philip Pullman, Tamora Pierce, and Christopher Paolini Talk Fantasy Fiction] ''Alagaesia.com''. Accessed 2008-01-20.</ref>

In the book ''Eldest'', Paolini described his elves as [[atheist]] and [[vegetarians]]. When asked about his own diet, Paolini answered, "No, I am not vegetarian, although I lean in that direction."<ref>Christopher Paolini. [http://www.alagaesia.com/talktrilogy.html Talking Trilogy] ''Alagaesia.com''. Accessed 2008-01-20.</ref>

In the acknowledgments of ''[[Brisingr]],'' Paolini acknowledged the influence of Leon and Hiroko Kapp's ''The Craft of the Japanese Sword'' for his description of the forging of [[Eragon]]'s sword. Additionally, Paolini admitted he is a [[Doctor Who]] fan, which inspired his reference to the "lonely god" (the [[epithet]] given to [[the Doctor (Doctor Who)|the Doctor]] by the [[Face of Boe]] in series 2, episode 1, "[[New Earth]]").

==Notes==
<references/>

== External links ==
* [http://www.alagaesia.com/ Official website], which includes [http://www.alagaesia.com/christopherpaolini.htm autobiographical comments] from Paolini
* [http://book.literaryawards.info/en/christopher_paolini.html Christopher Paolini's complete bibliography]
* [http://www.brisingr.com.au/ The Official Australian Brisingr website]
* [http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780375890369 ''Eragon'' summary], from [[Random House]]
* [http://www.shurtugal.com/ Shur'tugal] - one of the biggest fan-sites
* [http://www.fantasy-fan.org/christopher_paolini Christopher Paolini] on Fantasy Fan
* [http://www.randomhouse.com.au/Authors/Default.aspx?Page=Author&ID=Paolini,%20Christopher Christopher Paolini at Random House Australia]
*[http://www.houseoflegends.com.au/Author-Detail.aspx?Author=Paolini,%20Christopher Christopher Paolini at House of Legends]

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Revision as of 19:44, 3 November 2008

Christopher Paolini
OccupationNovelist
GenreYoung adult literature
High Fantasy
Notable worksThe Inheritance Cycle
Website
http://alagaesia.com

Christopher Paolini (born November 17, 1983 in Southern California) is an American writer. He is best known as the author of the Inheritance cycle, which consists of the books Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr, and an as yet untitled fourth book. He lives in Paradise Valley, Montana, where he wrote his first book.

Biography

Christopher Paolini was raised in the Paradise Valley, Montana area. His family members include his parents, Kenneth Paolini and Talita Hodgkinson, and his sister, Angela Paolini.[1] Home schooled for the duration of his education, Paolini graduated from high school at the age of 15 through a set of accredited correspondence courses from American School of Correspondence in Lansing, Illinois. Following graduation, he started his work on what would become the novel Eragon the first of a series set in the kingdom of Alagaësia.

In 2002, Eragon was published by Paolini International LLC, Paolini's parents' company. To promote the book, Paolini toured over 135 schools and libraries, discussing reading and writing, all the while dressed in "a medieval costume of red shirt, billowy black pants, lace-up boots, and a jaunty black cap."[1] Paolini created the cover art for the first edition of Eragon, which featured Saphira's eye. He also drew the maps on the inside covers of his books.[2]

In Summer 2002, the stepson of author Carl Hiaasen found Eragon in a bookstore and loved it, and Hiaasen brought it to the attention of his publisher, Alfred A. Knopf.[3][4] Knopf subsequently made an offer to publish Eragon and the rest of the Inheritance cycle. The second edition of Eragon was published by Knopf in August 2003. At the age of nineteen, Paolini became a New York Times bestselling author.[5] Eragon has since been adapted into a film of the same name.

Paolini's essay "It All Began with Books" was included in the April 2005 anthology Guys Write for Guys Read.

Eldest, the sequel to Eragon, was released August 23, 2005. The third book in the cycle, Brisingr, was released on September 20, 2008.[6] Although the Inheritance cycle was planned as a trilogy, the details for Brisingr had to be expanded to include a fourth book which has yet to be titled.[7]

Influences

Paolini's literary inspirations include the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, E. R. Eddison and the epic poem Beowulf.[3] Paolini said that Eragon was "specifically inspired" by the work of Bruce Coville. Other literary influences include David Eddings, Andre Norton, Brian Jacques, Anne McCaffrey, Raymond E. Feist, Mervyn Peake, Ursula K. Le Guin, and Frank Herbert.[8] Other favorite authors include Jane Yolen,[1] Philip Pullman,[8] and Garth Nix.[3]

Nature influences much of Paolini's writing. In a three-way interview with Philip Pullman and Tamora Pierce, Paolini said that Paradise Valley, Montana is "one of the main sources" of his inspiration.[9]

In the book Eldest, Paolini described his elves as atheist and vegetarians. When asked about his own diet, Paolini answered, "No, I am not vegetarian, although I lean in that direction."[10]

In the acknowledgments of Brisingr, Paolini acknowledged the influence of Leon and Hiroko Kapp's The Craft of the Japanese Sword for his description of the forging of Eragon's sword. Additionally, Paolini admitted he is a Doctor Who fan, which inspired his reference to the "lonely god" (the epithet given to the Doctor by the Face of Boe in series 2, episode 1, "New Earth").

Notes

  1. ^ a b c The Author. Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2007-10-30.
  2. ^ Paolini, C., Eragon, Paolini International LLC, 2002.
  3. ^ a b c Spring, Kit (January 25, 2004). "Elf and efficiency (Interview)". Guardian Unlimited. Retrieved 2007-09-13.
  4. ^ David Welch (September 29, 2005). A Kinder, Gentler Carl Hiaasen, Still Pissing People Off Powells.com. Accessed 2008-01-20.
  5. ^ Liz Rosenberg (November 16, 2003). 'Eragon': The Egg and Him. NYTimes.com. Accessed 2007-10-30.
  6. ^ Press release (January 16, 2008). Random House Accessed 2008-01-16.
  7. ^ Press release (October 30, 2007). Random House Accessed 2007-10-30.
  8. ^ a b Talita Paolini Christopher Paolini Q&A Shurtugal.com. Accessed 2008-01-20.
  9. ^ Dave Welch (October 2003). News: Philip Pullman, Tamora Pierce, and Christopher Paolini Talk Fantasy Fiction Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2008-01-20.
  10. ^ Christopher Paolini. Talking Trilogy Alagaesia.com. Accessed 2008-01-20.
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