Jean Ray

1887–1964

1 standalone book

Jean Ray was the best-known pseudonym of Raymundus Joannes de Kremer (8 July 1887 – 17 September 1964), a Belgian writer of Flemish origin. He wrote in multiple genres and languages, including journalism, stories for young readers in Dutch under the name John Flanders, and scenarios for comic strips and detective stories. He is most recognized for his fantastique tales written in French under the name Jean Ray. His most famous work, the macabre novel Malpertuis (1943), was adapted into a film in 1971 by Harry Kümel, starring Orson Welles. De Kremer also used other pseudonyms, such as King Ray, Alix R. Bantam, and Sailor John.

Born

1887