This biography introduces readers to Daniel Handler, the American author who created the darkly humorous Series of Unfortunate Events under the name Lemony Snicket. Easy-to-read text, full-color photos, an index, and key glossary terms highlight Handler's childhood, education, early influences such as Roald Dahl and Edward Gorey, initial failures with novels for adults, musical hobbies, and family life, as well as his inspiration, writing process, international success, and experience as a screenwriter for the Series of Unfortunate Events.