Winner of the 1998 International Dublin Literary Award and widely regarded as one of Orhan Pamuk’s greatest novels, My Name Is Red is a richly layered literary mystery that blends art, history, romance, and philosophy. Set in 16th-century Istanbul during the height of the Ottoman Empire, the novel unfolds through the voices of artists, a murderer, and even inanimate objects as a secret manuscript project leads to intrigue and betrayal. Exploring the clash between Eastern and Western artistic traditions, the meaning of beauty, and the nature of identity, Pamuk creates a mesmerizing portrait of a vanished world while delivering a profound meditation on creativity, faith, and storytelling. This Vintage International edition offers readers one of modern literature’s most ambitious and unforgettable works.
About the Author
Orhan Pamuk (b. 1952) is one of Turkey’s most celebrated contemporary writers and a recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature. Born in Istanbul, Pamuk studied architecture before turning to writing full time. His novels often explore the intersections of East and West, tradition and modernity, memory and identity, drawing deeply from Turkish history and culture while engaging universal human questions. His acclaimed works include My Name Is Red, Snow, The Museum of Innocence, and Istanbul: Memories and the City. Pamuk is internationally recognized for his innovative storytelling, intellectual depth, and richly atmospheric prose.
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