Graham Diamond is the author of many novels. THE THIEF OF KALIMAR received accolades as a book for anyone from young adults to the young at heart. A perennial seller, it is now available in a brand new trade edition. Diamond was born in the UK, and raised in New York. He worked for many years at The New York Times in the Editorial Art Department. He also teaches creative writing and volunteers for numerous libraries. Diamond has lived in California, and now resides again in New York City. His latest book, CHOCOLATE LENIN, is hailed as an original satire, and became an instant cult classic.