David Maillu is a prolific author well known for his enthralling novels dating from the 1970s. He has written numerous books including Unfit for Human Consumption, After 4:30, The Flesh, and My Dear Bottle. From the beginning of his writing career, his bold and provocative style both shocked and revolutionised literature from East Africa, firmly entrenching Maillu’s name among the older generation of literary giants. He has won numerous awards for his books, including the Jomo Kenyatta Prize for Literature.