Justus van Maurik (16 August 1846, in Amsterdam – 18 November 1904), was a Dutch author and cigar maker. He was the grandson of Justus was known as a writer of farces and humorous plays. In 1878, he published his first novel, Mie de porster. He subsequently wrote hundreds of books. Many of his books were illustrated by the graphic artist Johan Braakensiek. In 1877, Maurik co-created De Amsterdammer, a newspaper targeted toward audiences in trade, industry and art. The newspaper has now changed its name to the weekly De Groene Amsterdammer.