Ion Idriess was born on 20 September 1889 in Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. He was married to Eta Morris. He died on 6 June 1979 in Mona Vale, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
Prolific Australian author, writing more than 50 books over 43 years between 1927 and 1969 - an average of one book every ten months, and twice published three books in one year (1932 and 1940).