Person: Yann Martel

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Novelist and short story writer William Trevor passes away

Tributes have been paid to the late novelist William Trevor, who has passed away at the age of 88.

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Asian writer’s captivating tale of ecology and love

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Day-Lewis makes history with Oscar triumph

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Film reviews: Life of Pi

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'Life Of Pi' deeply moving and visually stunning

Maguire cut from 'Life of Pi'

Tobey Maguire has been cut from 'Life of Pi'.

Thu, 06 Sep, 2012

The Hot 100

From film to fashion, movies to music, food to travel, our critics reveal their Hot 100 choices for the autumn ahead.

Sun, 02 Sep, 2012

Mantel scoops Booker Prize with ‘exhausting’ novel

Bookies’ favourite Hilary Mantel scooped the Man Booker Prize for Fiction tonight for her “demanding” novel about Henry VIII’s adviser Thomas Cromwell.

Tue, 06 Oct, 2009

Lee to direct 'Life Of Pi'

Ang Lee is being lined up to direct the screen version of 'Life Of Pi', it has been reported.

Thu, 19 Feb, 2009

The Sea turns tide for literary fiction

John Banville’s Booker win is a triumph for artistic merit over popularity, writes Arts Editor Ian Kilroy.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2005

Keane's controversial biography is nominated at British Book Awards

MANCHESTER UNITED star Roy Keane has yet another title to chase this season the Book of the Year Award.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2003

Winning Booker like winning Lottery, says author

Booker Prize winner Yann Martel today described his win as “like winning the lottery”.

Wed, 23 Oct, 2002

Martel wins Booker for second time

Canadian Yann Martel tonight became the only author ever to win the prestigious Booker prize twice in one year.

Tue, 22 Oct, 2002

Trevor favourite to take Booker but faces big Canadian challenge

WILLIAM TREVOR has been installed as 9-4 favourite for the Booker Prize, one of the world’s most prestigious literary awards.

Wed, 25 Sep, 2002

Booker Prize shortlist unveiled

The shortlist for the Booker Prize was unveiled today – and there was a surprise omission for author Zadie Smith.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2002

Jacobson favourite for Booker prize

Author Howard Jacobson was today picked out as an early favourite to win this year’s Booker Prize.

Sun, 18 Aug, 2002