About
Man Booker Prize-winning Canadian author who is best known for his wildly successful novel, Life of Pi. His other published works include The Facts Behind the Helsinki Roccamatios (1993) and Self (1996).
Before Fame
He studied philosophy at Trent University in Peterborough, Ontario, and then spent thirteen months in India. He published his first work, Seven Stories, in 1993.
Trivia
His first language is French, but he writes in English.
Family Life
He was born in Spain to French Canadian parents; his father was Canadian diplomat Emile Martel. He married the writer Alice Kuipers.
Associated With
His novel, Life of Pi, was made into a film directed by Ang Lee.
