Orhan Pamuk
Orhan Pamuk has been described as Turkeys "greatest living novelist". His works have been translated into over 40 languages. In 2003 he won the International IMPAC award for My Name is Red. His 2004 novel Snow has met with similar acclaim. His most recent book, Istanbul, is a personal history of his native city. His website is at www.orhanpamuk.net.