Moris Farhi was born in Ankara, Turkey. He studies humanities in Istanbul and drama at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, London. He has written numerous film and television scripts, novels and poetry. He is the author of The Last of Days and Children of the Rainbow, also published by Saqi Books. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, and a Vice-President of International PEN. He was appointed an MBE in 2001 for 'services to literature'.