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"Q&A" is his debut novel that was published in 2005 in as many as 43 languages. The film version of "Q&A" titled "Slumdog Millionaire", directed by Danny Boyle, won more than 70 awards including four Golden Globes, 7 BAFTAs and incredible 8 Oscars.

As the main guest, on the first day of Interliber, 7 November at 18:00h in the pavilion 7 of Zagreb Fair, Mr. Swarup will meet the visitors during "The Talk: Vikas Swarup" to be moderated by Jasen Boko, a famous author, dramaturge, travel writer and journalist. After talking to the audience, Mr. Swarup will be signing his book "Q&A", published by Znanje.

Vikas Swarup was born in India, where he studied History, Psychology and Philosophy. After graduation he joined the Indian Foreign Service. In his diplomatic career, he was posted to Turkey, the United States of America, Ethiopia, the United Kingdom and South Africa. He served as Consul General of India in Japan, as Official Spokesperson of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi and was appointed High Commissioner of India to Canada.

His visit to Interliber will be a unique opportunity for all book lovers to meet Mr. Swarup in person, the author who won the hearts of readers all over the world with this touching and inspiring story.

Interliber will be held from 7 - 12 November at Zagreb Fair. Visitors can expect the largest selection of book titles under a single roof, discount prices, meetings with Croatian and foreign authors as well as a rich daily accompanying programme.