Ryoki Inoue

Ryoki Inoue (born José Carlos Ryoki de Alpoim Inoue, 22 July 1946) is a Brazilian writer purported to be the most prolific author. In 1996, he had published over 1,000 Portuguese-language books across 39 different pseudonyms.^[1][2] Before becoming a writer, Inoue was a medical doctor.^[3]

Inoue was born José Carlos Ryoki de Alpoim Inoue on 22 July 1946 in São Paulo to a Japanese father and Portuguese mother.^[3][4]

In 1993,^[3] Inoue was recognised with a Guinness World Record for publishing the most books. Inoue had published 15 more books by the time the certificate arrived in Brazil.^[1]

Selected bibliography

• Oh, Those Texans^[1]
• Priest or Bandit?^[1]
• Saga (2006)^[5]