Jonas Gardell

Lars Jonas Holger Gardell is a Swedish novelist, playwright, screenwriter and comedian. Since his debut as an author in 1979, Gardell has written numerous novels, television and film scripts, shows, and song lyrics. He is well known for his books and plays in all of the Nordic countries. His books have been translated into some twenty-five languages. Among his most notable novels are En komikers uppväxt and the trilogy Don't Ever Wipe Tears Without Gloves, published between 2012 and 2013.