Kazuo Ishiguro is a British author born in 1954 in Nagasaki, Japan. He is known for his unique storytelling style and exploration of themes such as memory, time, and identity. Ishiguro's works often blend elements of realism with subtle fantasy, creating thought-provoking narratives. He gained international acclaim with his novel Never Let Me Go, which delves into the lives of clones raised for organ donation. Ishiguro won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 2017, recognizing his significant contributions to literature. Other notable works include The Remains of the Day and When We Were Orphans.