Happy birthday! Orhan Pamuk turns 74 today

‘My Name Is Red’ author Orhan Pamuk is celebrating his 74th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed authors of his generation.

Popular author Orhan Pamuk has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 74th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Pamuk, a cultural icon

Born Ferit Orhan Pamuk in Istanbul on June 7, 1952, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Turkish history. Pamuk's not just a great author, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Orhan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Orhan Pamuk as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 74.

Happy Birthday, Orhan, you're the best!

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