Navid Kermani born in 1967, is an orientalist and was a long-term fellow at Berlin's Wissenschaftskolleg (an internationally respected institute for private research). Based in Cologne, Kermani is also active as a director on the theatre scene there. Previous works include: Das Buch der von Neil Young Getöteten, 2002; Vierzig Leben, 2004; Du sollst, 2005 - all Ammann Verlag. Translation rights available from Ammann Verlag & Co. Tel: +41 44 268 10 42 Email: daniela.koch@ammann.ch Contact: Daniela Koch Application for assistance with translation costs – Switzerland Ammann Verlag