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    Roberto Saviano

    Roberto Saviano

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    3

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    3

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Roberto Saviano's achievements stand as a testament to his courage and literary genius. He is one of the few authors whose non-fiction work has sparked a global cultural movement. His book Gomorrah remains one of the best-selling non-fiction titles in Italian history, translated into more than 40 languages. The film adaptation he co-won the Jury Prize at Cannes, a historic moment for Italian cinema. He has been honored with honorary degrees from multiple universities and the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic. His ability to blend journalism with narrative storytelling has created a new genre of investigative literature that influences writers worldwide.

    Roberto Saviano receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

    President of Italy·2011

    Awarded for services to culture and democracy

    Honorary Doctorate

    University of Bologna·2010

    Recognized for contributions to journalism and literature

    PEN/Barbara Goldsmith Freedom to Write Award

    PEN International·2007

    For courage in continuing to write under threat

    Rankings & Lists

    #1

    Top 10 Non-Fiction Books of All Time

    TIME Magazine·2011
    #12

    Most Influential Journalists of the 21st Century

    Rolling Stone·2018

    Magazine Covers

    Time Magazine

    2007-05-14

    The Man Who Exposed the Mafia

    Der Spiegel

    2008-03-10

    Gomorrah: The Truth About the Camorra

    Vanity Fair

    2015-06-22

    Living Under Threat: The Life of Roberto Saviano

    Records & Feats

    Longest-running #1 Non-Fiction Bestseller in Italy

    Sales Record·2006

    Gomorrah held the top spot on the Italian bestseller list for over two years

    Most Translated Italian Non-Fiction Book

    Translation Record·2010

    Gomorrah has been translated into over 40 languages, setting a record for Italian non-fiction

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