Martin Handford is a British illustrator and author, best known for creating the popular children's book series, Where's Wally?. Born on September 27, 1956, in London, he developed a passion for drawing at a young age, which led him to pursue a career in illustration. The Where's Wally? series features detailed, colorful scenes filled with numerous characters and objects, challenging readers to find the main character, Wally, among the crowd. Since its first publication in 1987, the series has gained international acclaim and has inspired various adaptations, including video games and animated television shows.