LAURENCE STERNE was an Irish-born English novelist and an Anglican clergyman. He is best known for his novels The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman and A Sentimental Journey Through France and Italy; but he also published many sermons, wrote memoirs, and was involved in local politics. Sterne died in London after years of fighting consumption (tuberculosis).

The limited edition visual interpretion by artist Martin Rowson of The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne is available from The Lilliput Press.