Yann Martel

The award-winning Canadian author, Yann Martel was born in Spain. He made his first appearance into the literary world in the year 1993, with his book, Seven Stories. He resided in India for more than 3 years visiting temples, mosques, churches, zoos and studying religious texts. Martel has won many awards like the Hugh MacLennan Prize, Asian-Pacific American Award and the Man Booker Prize. He has also authored other books like the Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccomatios, Beatrice and Virgil and Self.