Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was a French writer, poet, journalist, and pioneering aviator whose works have inspired generations of readers around the world. Best known for The Little Prince, first published in 1943, he combined his love of flight with a deep interest in humanity, imagination, friendship, and the search for meaning. Translated into hundreds of languages and dialects, The Little Prince remains one of the most beloved and widely read books ever published. Saint-Exupéry's original watercolor illustrations have become as iconic as the story itself, helping to secure his place as one of the most influential literary figures of the twentieth century.

Christophe Quillien is a journalist, author, and pop culture specialist whose work has appeared in major publications including Rolling Stone, Le Monde, Les Inrockuptibles, and Télérama. A recognized expert on comics, popular culture, and iconic works of storytelling, he has written numerous books exploring beloved cultural phenomena for readers around the world. He is the author of several official Little Prince companion volumes, including The Little Prince: A Visual Dictionary and The Little Prince: The Visual Encyclopedia.