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MARTEL, YANN, born 1963

Yann Martel

Canadian writer.

Books: 2
Editions tracked: 4
First editions: 2
Nationality: Canada

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Collect Yann Martel

Earliest first editionLife of PiVintage Canada, 2001 Most editions trackedBeatrice and Virgil2 editions

First published by

Canongate 1
Vintage Canada 1

Reading guide

Yann Martel books in order

In publication order

1Life of Pi2001
2Beatrice and Virgil2010

In order

First editions, year by year

2001Life of PiVintage Canada
2010Beatrice and VirgilCanongate

Books and editions

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Life of Pi

Yann Martel · first published 2001

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Beatrice and Virgil

Yann Martel · first published 2010

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Spiegel & Grau2010 Other Not yet valued Log in to want this

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What order should I read Yann Martel's books in?

In publication order they begin with Life of Pi (2001), then Beatrice and Virgil (2010). Books in a series are listed in series order on this page.

What was Yann Martel's first book?

The earliest book we list is Life of Pi, first published in 2001.

When was Yann Martel born?

Yann Martel was born in 1963.

How many Yann Martel books does MyVolumes track?

We track 2 books by Yann Martel across 4 editions, 2 of them first editions.

How do I know if my Yann Martel book is a first edition?

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