Meet author and novelist Pico Iyer, the global soul behind award-winning books

Known as one of the world’s greatest travel essayists, Pico Iyer has been a full-time writer since 1982. With the grace of a seasoned storyteller and the introspection of a modern-day philosopher, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his keen observations.

Iyer has published 15 books that have been translated into 23 languages including Turkish, Russian and Indonesian. Some of his more well-known titles include The Art of Stillness: Adventures in Going Nowhere, Video Night in Kathmandu, The Lady and the Monk, and The Global Soul. 

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Mixing observations on the places he visits with meditations on humanity’s shared identity and changing relationships…