Who is César Aira?

V elocity and perplexity characterise the work of the Argentinian author César Aira, who was born in 1949 and has tended to publish at least a couple of books each year for nearly four decades now.

Where to buy the divorce by César Aira?

The Divorce by César Aira, translated by Chris Andrews, is published by And Other Stories (£8.99). To support the Guardian order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply

Why is Aira so popular?

Aira has become more widely known in English over the past decade, thanks in part to the impact of Roberto Bolaño in translation, which fed demand for other Latin American writers admired by Bolaño.