My Name is Red

A Note

Orhan Pamuk is the author of seven novels and the recipient of major Turkish and international literary awards. He is one of Europe’s most prominent novelists, and his work has been translated into twenty-six languages. He lives in Istanbul.

A NOTE ABOUT THE TRANSLATOR

Erda? M. G?knar is visiting assistant professor of Turkish language and culture at Duke University. He is also writing his first novel.

A Note